Shiloh, IL Demographics

A map of Shiloh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,868	8,486	60.9%	60.2%
Black	3,551	3,571	24.4%	25.3%
Multiracial	860	823	5.9%	5.8%
Hispanic	713	699	4.9%	5.0%
Asian	477	401	3.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	103	118	0.7%	0.8%

Shiloh, Illinois has an estimated population of 14,572, an increase from the 14,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.9% White, 24.4% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shiloh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shiloh is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shiloh, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shiloh is ranked the 170th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shiloh was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shiloh's White Population

8,868 residents of Shiloh, or 60.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shiloh is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Shiloh ranks 1302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Shiloh's population has increased from 60.2% to 60.9%.

Shiloh is more White than neighboring Rentchler (0% White), and Belleville (56.7% White). Shiloh is less White than neighboring O'Fallon (69.4% White), Scott AFB (63.6% White), and Swansea (70.1% White).

Shiloh's Black Population

3,551 residents of Shiloh, or 24.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shiloh is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Shiloh ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Shiloh's population has decreased from 25.3% to 24.4%.

Shiloh is more Black than neighboring O'Fallon (16.5% Black), Scott AFB (11.2% Black), Swansea (19.2% Black), and Rentchler (0% Black). Shiloh is less Black than neighboring Belleville (32.5% Black).

Shiloh's Asian Population

477 residents of Shiloh, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shiloh is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Shiloh ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Asian residents' share of Shiloh's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Shiloh is more Asian than neighboring O'Fallon (2.6% Asian), Scott AFB (1.1% Asian), Swansea (2.4% Asian), Rentchler (0% Asian), and Belleville (1% Asian).

Shiloh's Hispanic Population

713 residents of Shiloh, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shiloh is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Shiloh ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shiloh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Shiloh is more Hispanic than neighboring Swansea (0.9% Hispanic), Rentchler (0% Hispanic), and Belleville (2.9% Hispanic). Shiloh is less Hispanic than neighboring O'Fallon (5.1% Hispanic), and Scott AFB (15.6% Hispanic).

Shiloh's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Shiloh, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shiloh is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shiloh ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shiloh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Shiloh is more Native American/Other than neighboring O'Fallon (0.5% Native American/Other), Scott AFB (0% Native American/Other), Swansea (0% Native American/Other), Rentchler (0% Native American/Other), and Belleville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Shiloh's Multiracial Population

860 residents of Shiloh, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shiloh is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Shiloh ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shiloh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Shiloh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Shiloh is more Multiracial than neighboring O'Fallon (5.8% Multiracial), and Rentchler (0% Multiracial). Shiloh is less Multiracial than neighboring Scott AFB (8.5% Multiracial), Swansea (7.4% Multiracial), and Belleville (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.