South Pekin, IL Demographics

A map of South Pekin's Population by Race

South Pekin, Illinois has an estimated population of 883, a large decrease from the 996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Pekin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Pekin has become more 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 South Pekin, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Pekin is ranked the 740th 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). South Pekin was ranked the 695th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Pekin's White Population

813 residents of South Pekin, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Pekin is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. South Pekin ranks 303rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of South Pekin's population has decreased from 94.1% to 92.1%.

South Pekin is more White than neighboring Pekin (88.8% White), and Marquette Heights (89.2% White). South Pekin is less White than neighboring Green Valley (96.3% White), Mapleton (97.3% White), and North Pekin (94% White).

South Pekin's Black Population

0 residents of South Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Pekin is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. South Pekin ranks 666th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Pekin's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

South Pekin is less Black than neighboring Pekin (3.5% Black), North Pekin (0.9% Black), and Marquette Heights (0.1% Black).

South Pekin's Asian Population

7 residents of South Pekin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Pekin is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. South Pekin ranks 724th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of South Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Pekin is more Asian than neighboring Pekin (0.7% Asian), Mapleton (0.3% Asian), and Marquette Heights (0% Asian). South Pekin is less Asian than neighboring Green Valley (0.9% Asian), and North Pekin (3.1% Asian).

South Pekin's Hispanic Population

49 residents of South Pekin, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Pekin is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Pekin ranks 1168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 276.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Pekin's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.5%.

South Pekin is more Hispanic than neighboring Pekin (3.1% Hispanic), Green Valley (1.8% Hispanic), Mapleton (0.9% Hispanic), and North Pekin (0.5% Hispanic). South Pekin is less Hispanic than neighboring Marquette Heights (8.4% Hispanic).

South Pekin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Pekin, 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 South Pekin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Pekin ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Pekin's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Pekin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pekin (0.4% Native American/Other).

South Pekin's Multiracial Population

14 residents of South Pekin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Pekin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Pekin ranks 1038th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pekin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Pekin's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.

South Pekin is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Valley (1% Multiracial), Mapleton (1.5% Multiracial), and North Pekin (1.5% Multiracial). South Pekin is less Multiracial than neighboring Pekin (3.5% Multiracial), and Marquette Heights (2.3% 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.