Sidell, IL Demographics

A map of Sidell's Population by Race

Sidell, Illinois has an estimated population of 440, a large decrease from the 489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.7% White, 1.8% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sidell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sidell has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Sidell, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 4.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sidell is ranked the 977th 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). Sidell was ranked the 929th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sidell's White Population

430 residents of Sidell, or 97.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sidell is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sidell ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Sidell's population has increased from 94.1% to 97.7%.

Sidell is more White than neighboring Indianola (92.9% White), Metcalf (94.2% White), Allerton (88.8% White), and Hume (96.5% White). Sidell is less White than neighboring Fairmount (99.3% White).

Sidell's Black Population

8 residents of Sidell, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sidell is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sidell ranks 1041st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Sidell's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.8%.

Sidell is more Black than neighboring Indianola (0% Black), Metcalf (0% Black), Hume (0% Black), and Fairmount (0% Black). Sidell is less Black than neighboring Allerton (3.9% Black).

Sidell's Asian Population

0 residents of Sidell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sidell is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sidell ranks 715th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sidell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sidell is less Asian than neighboring Indianola (1.1% Asian), and Metcalf (3.6% Asian).

Sidell's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Sidell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sidell is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sidell ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sidell's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Sidell is more Hispanic than neighboring Metcalf (0% Hispanic). Sidell is less Hispanic than neighboring Indianola (3.8% Hispanic), Allerton (2.4% Hispanic), Hume (2.2% Hispanic), and Fairmount (0.4% Hispanic).

Sidell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sidell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sidell is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sidell ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sidell's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sidell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmount (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sidell's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Sidell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sidell is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sidell ranks 738th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sidell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 94.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sidell's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.2%.

Sidell is less Multiracial than neighboring Indianola (2.2% Multiracial), Metcalf (2.2% Multiracial), Allerton (4.9% Multiracial), and Hume (1.2% 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.