Staunton, IL Demographics

A map of Staunton's Population by Race

Staunton, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,298, a large decrease from the 5,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Staunton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Staunton has become 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 Staunton, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Staunton is ranked the 361st 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). Staunton was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Staunton's White Population

4,052 residents of Staunton, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Staunton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Staunton ranks 496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's White population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Staunton's population has increased from 92.9% to 94.3%.

Staunton is more White than neighboring Williamson (89.4% White), and Livingston (84.5% White). Staunton is less White than neighboring White City (97.1% White), and Sawyerville (97% White).

Staunton's Black Population

14 residents of Staunton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Staunton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Staunton ranks 1006th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Staunton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Staunton is more Black than neighboring Williamson (0% Black), Livingston (0% Black), White City (0% Black), and Sawyerville (0% Black). Staunton is less Black than neighboring Benld (1.7% Black).

Staunton's Asian Population

93 residents of Staunton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Staunton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Staunton ranks 640th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 272.0%. Asian residents' share of Staunton's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Staunton is more Asian than neighboring Williamson (0% Asian), Livingston (0.2% Asian), White City (0% Asian), Sawyerville (0% Asian), and Benld (0.3% Asian).

Staunton's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Staunton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Staunton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Staunton ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Staunton's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Staunton is more Hispanic than neighboring Livingston (0% Hispanic), Sawyerville (0% Hispanic), and Benld (0.4% Hispanic). Staunton is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamson (5% Hispanic), and White City (0.8% Hispanic).

Staunton's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Staunton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Staunton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Staunton ranks 938th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Staunton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Staunton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williamson (0% Native American/Other), and White City (0% Native American/Other). Staunton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston (0.7% Native American/Other), Sawyerville (1% Native American/Other), and Benld (0.5% Native American/Other).

Staunton's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Staunton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Staunton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Staunton ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staunton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Staunton's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.5%.

Staunton is more Multiracial than neighboring White City (2% Multiracial), and Sawyerville (2% Multiracial). Staunton is less Multiracial than neighboring Williamson (5.6% Multiracial), Livingston (14.6% Multiracial), and Benld (2.7% 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.