Streamwood, IL Demographics

A map of Streamwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	15,860	13,365	40.7%	33.8%
White	14,063	16,563	36.1%	41.9%
Asian	5,640	6,291	14.5%	15.9%
Black	1,976	2,251	5.1%	5.7%
Multiracial	1,409	963	3.6%	2.4%
Native American/Other	53	144	0.1%	0.4%

Streamwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 39,001, a slight decrease from the 39,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.7% Hispanic, 36.1% White, 14.5% Asian, 5.1% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Streamwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Streamwood is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Streamwood, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Streamwood is ranked the 45th 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). Streamwood was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Streamwood's White Population

14,063 residents of Streamwood, or 36.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Streamwood is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Streamwood ranks 1377th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Streamwood's population has decreased from 41.9% to 36.1%.

Streamwood is more White than neighboring Hanover Park (30.2% White). Streamwood is less White than neighboring Bartlett (59% White), Hoffman Estates (47.9% White), South Barrington (48.4% White), and Schaumburg (53.7% White).

Streamwood's Black Population

1,976 residents of Streamwood, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Streamwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Streamwood ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Streamwood's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.1%.

Streamwood is more Black than neighboring Bartlett (4.1% Black), and South Barrington (0.8% Black). Streamwood is less Black than neighboring Hanover Park (7.2% Black), Hoffman Estates (5.5% Black), and Schaumburg (5.7% Black).

Streamwood's Asian Population

5,640 residents of Streamwood, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Streamwood is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Streamwood ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Asian residents' share of Streamwood's population has decreased from 15.9% to 14.5%.

Streamwood is less Asian than neighboring Bartlett (19.7% Asian), Hanover Park (18.5% Asian), Hoffman Estates (25.1% Asian), South Barrington (46.9% Asian), and Schaumburg (23.8% Asian).

Streamwood's Hispanic Population

15,860 residents of Streamwood, or 40.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Streamwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Streamwood ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Streamwood's population has increased from 33.8% to 40.7%.

Streamwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Bartlett (15% Hispanic), Hanover Park (40.5% Hispanic), Hoffman Estates (17% Hispanic), South Barrington (0.4% Hispanic), and Schaumburg (12.7% Hispanic).

Streamwood's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Streamwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Streamwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Streamwood ranks 768th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Streamwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Streamwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Barrington (0% Native American/Other). Streamwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanover Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Hoffman Estates (0.2% Native American/Other), and Schaumburg (0.6% Native American/Other).

Streamwood's Multiracial Population

1,409 residents of Streamwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Streamwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Streamwood ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Streamwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Streamwood's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.6%.

Streamwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bartlett (2.1% Multiracial), Hanover Park (3.1% Multiracial), South Barrington (3.5% Multiracial), and Schaumburg (3.5% Multiracial). Streamwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoffman Estates (4.3% 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.