Stonington, IL Demographics

A map of Stonington's Population by Race

Stonington, Illinois has an estimated population of 655, a large decrease from the 837 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stonington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stonington 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 Stonington, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stonington is ranked the 842nd 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). Stonington was ranked the 746th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stonington's White Population

603 residents of Stonington, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stonington is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Stonington ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's White population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. White residents' share of Stonington's population has decreased from 93.4% to 92.1%.

Stonington is more White than neighboring Blue Mound (91% White), Taylorville (90.3% White), Mount Auburn (87.2% White), and Moweaqua (91.1% White). Stonington is less White than neighboring Owaneco (99.7% White).

Stonington's Black Population

2 residents of Stonington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stonington is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Stonington ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Stonington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Stonington is more Black than neighboring Mount Auburn (0% Black), Owaneco (0% Black), and Moweaqua (0.1% Black). Stonington is less Black than neighboring Blue Mound (1.7% Black), and Taylorville (3.2% Black).

Stonington's Asian Population

14 residents of Stonington, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stonington is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Stonington ranks 998th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Asian residents' share of Stonington's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.1%.

Stonington is more Asian than neighboring Blue Mound (0% Asian), Taylorville (1.2% Asian), Mount Auburn (0% Asian), Owaneco (0% Asian), and Moweaqua (0% Asian).

Stonington's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Stonington, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stonington is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Stonington ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Stonington's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Stonington is more Hispanic than neighboring Owaneco (0% Hispanic). Stonington is less Hispanic than neighboring Blue Mound (4.4% Hispanic), Taylorville (2.9% Hispanic), Mount Auburn (4.5% Hispanic), and Moweaqua (3.6% Hispanic).

Stonington's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Stonington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stonington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Stonington ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stonington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Stonington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Mound (0% Native American/Other), and Owaneco (0% Native American/Other). Stonington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Auburn (1.3% Native American/Other), and Moweaqua (2.9% Native American/Other).

Stonington's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Stonington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stonington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Stonington ranks 424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stonington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Stonington's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.6%.

Stonington is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylorville (2.2% Multiracial), Owaneco (0.3% Multiracial), and Moweaqua (2.3% Multiracial). Stonington is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Mound (2.8% Multiracial), and Mount Auburn (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.