Southern View, IL Demographics

A map of Southern View's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,398	1,318	79.8%	82.6%
Black	159	97	9.1%	6.1%
Multiracial	91	111	5.2%	7.0%
Hispanic	76	48	4.3%	3.0%
Asian	16	12	0.9%	0.8%
Native American/Other	11	10	0.6%	0.6%

Southern View, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,751, an increase from the 1,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 9.1% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southern View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southern View 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 Southern View, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southern View is ranked the 539th 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). Southern View was ranked the 552nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southern View's White Population

1,398 residents of Southern View, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southern View is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Southern View ranks 1064th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Southern View's population has decreased from 82.6% to 79.8%.

Southern View is more White than neighboring Springfield (69.3% White), and Grandview (76% White). Southern View is less White than neighboring Jerome (85.9% White), Leland Grove (92.1% White), and Chatham (88.2% White).

Southern View's Black Population

159 residents of Southern View, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southern View is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Southern View ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Black residents' share of Southern View's population has increased from 6.1% to 9.1%.

Southern View is more Black than neighboring Jerome (4.2% Black), Leland Grove (2.6% Black), and Chatham (2% Black). Southern View is less Black than neighboring Springfield (19.1% Black), and Grandview (12.2% Black).

Southern View's Asian Population

16 residents of Southern View, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southern View is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Southern View ranks 469th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Southern View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Southern View is more Asian than neighboring Grandview (0.4% Asian). Southern View is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (3% Asian), Leland Grove (2.2% Asian), and Chatham (3.1% Asian).

Southern View's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Southern View, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southern View is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Southern View ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Southern View's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.3%.

Southern View is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (3.4% Hispanic), Leland Grove (1.5% Hispanic), and Chatham (3.9% Hispanic). Southern View is less Hispanic than neighboring Jerome (5.3% Hispanic), and Grandview (4.9% Hispanic).

Southern View's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Southern View, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southern View is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Southern View ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southern View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Southern View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jerome (0% Native American/Other), Leland Grove (0% Native American/Other), Grandview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chatham (0% Native American/Other). Southern View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.9% Native American/Other).

Southern View's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Southern View, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southern View is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Southern View ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern View's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Southern View's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.2%.

Southern View is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (4.3% Multiracial), Jerome (3.8% Multiracial), Leland Grove (1.6% Multiracial), and Chatham (2.8% Multiracial). Southern View is less Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (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.