Silvis, IL Demographics

A map of Silvis's Population by Race

Silvis, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,955, a less than 1% change from the 8,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 6.8% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silvis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silvis 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 Silvis, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silvis is ranked the 267th 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). Silvis was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silvis's White Population

5,990 residents of Silvis, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silvis is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Silvis ranks 1257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Silvis's population has increased from 67.0% to 75.3%.

Silvis is more White than neighboring Carbon Cliff (67.2% White), and East Moline (52.9% White). Silvis is less White than neighboring Campbell's Island (92.6% White), Barstow (88.2% White), and Hampton (76% White).

Silvis's Black Population

540 residents of Silvis, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silvis is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Silvis ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Black residents' share of Silvis's population has decreased from 9.1% to 6.8%.

Silvis is more Black than neighboring Campbell's Island (0% Black), Barstow (0% Black), and Hampton (1.7% Black). Silvis is less Black than neighboring Carbon Cliff (14.4% Black), and East Moline (20.6% Black).

Silvis's Asian Population

176 residents of Silvis, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silvis is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Silvis ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Silvis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Silvis is more Asian than neighboring Carbon Cliff (0% Asian), Campbell's Island (0% Asian), Barstow (0% Asian), and Hampton (0% Asian). Silvis is less Asian than neighboring East Moline (2.9% Asian).

Silvis's Hispanic Population

912 residents of Silvis, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silvis is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Silvis ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Silvis's population has decreased from 16.9% to 11.5%.

Silvis is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbell's Island (4.9% Hispanic). Silvis is less Hispanic than neighboring Carbon Cliff (12.6% Hispanic), East Moline (17.5% Hispanic), Barstow (11.8% Hispanic), and Hampton (15.8% Hispanic).

Silvis's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Silvis, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silvis is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Silvis ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silvis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Silvis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carbon Cliff (0.3% Native American/Other), East Moline (0.2% Native American/Other), Campbell's Island (0% Native American/Other), Barstow (0% Native American/Other), and Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Silvis's Multiracial Population

298 residents of Silvis, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silvis is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Silvis ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silvis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Silvis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Silvis is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbell's Island (2.5% Multiracial), and Barstow (0% Multiracial). Silvis is less Multiracial than neighboring Carbon Cliff (5.5% Multiracial), East Moline (5.9% Multiracial), and Hampton (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.