South Roxana, IL Demographics

A map of South Roxana's Population by Race

South Roxana, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,181, a large increase from the 1,891 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 14.3% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Roxana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Roxana has become considerably 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 Roxana, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Roxana is ranked the 486th 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 Roxana was ranked the 512th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Roxana's White Population

1,723 residents of South Roxana, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Roxana is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. South Roxana ranks 950th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Roxana's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of South Roxana's population has decreased from 86.7% to 79.0%.

South Roxana is less White than neighboring Roxana (94.4% White), Hartford (86.9% White), Mitchell (87.8% White), Wood River (86.6% White), and Edwardsville (84.5% White).

South Roxana's Black Population

44 residents of South Roxana, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Roxana is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. South Roxana ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Roxana's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of South Roxana's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.0%.

South Roxana is more Black than neighboring Roxana (1.1% Black), Hartford (0.5% Black), and Mitchell (0.4% Black). South Roxana is less Black than neighboring Wood River (5.1% Black), and Edwardsville (7.4% Black).

South Roxana's Asian Population

4 residents of South Roxana, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Roxana is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. South Roxana ranks 700th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Roxana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of South Roxana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

South Roxana is more Asian than neighboring Roxana (0.1% Asian), Mitchell (0% Asian), and Wood River (0% Asian). South Roxana is less Asian than neighboring Hartford (0.4% Asian), and Edwardsville (1.6% Asian).

South Roxana's Hispanic Population

98 residents of South Roxana, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Roxana is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Roxana ranks 780th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Roxana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 84.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Roxana's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.

South Roxana is more Hispanic than neighboring Roxana (2% Hispanic), Hartford (3.4% Hispanic), Wood River (4% Hispanic), and Edwardsville (3.5% Hispanic). South Roxana is less Hispanic than neighboring Mitchell (7.2% Hispanic).

South Roxana's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Roxana, 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 Roxana is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Roxana ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

South Roxana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mitchell (0.5% Native American/Other), Wood River (0.5% Native American/Other), and Edwardsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

South Roxana's Multiracial Population

312 residents of South Roxana, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Roxana is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Roxana ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Roxana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 218.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South Roxana's population has increased from 5.2% to 14.3%.

South Roxana is more Multiracial than neighboring Roxana (2.4% Multiracial), Hartford (8.7% Multiracial), Mitchell (4.1% Multiracial), Wood River (3.8% Multiracial), and Edwardsville (2.5% 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.