Sunnyland, IL Demographics

A map of Sunnyland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	485	486	39.4%	59.1%
Black	425	18	34.5%	2.2%
Hispanic	186	236	15.1%	28.7%
Native American/Other	120	9	9.7%	1.1%
Multiracial	15	54	1.2%	6.6%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	2.3%

Sunnyland, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,231, a dramatic increase from the 822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.4% White, 34.5% Black, 15.1% Hispanic, 9.7% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunnyland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunnyland has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Sunnyland, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunnyland is ranked the 643rd 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). Sunnyland was ranked the 753rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunnyland's White Population

485 residents of Sunnyland, or 39.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunnyland is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sunnyland ranks 1306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sunnyland's population has decreased from 59.1% to 39.4%.

Sunnyland is less White than neighboring Crystal Lawns (65.9% White), Crest Hill (50.5% White), Joliet (44% White), Rockdale (39.5% White), and Romeoville (40.5% White).

Sunnyland's Black Population

425 residents of Sunnyland, or 34.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunnyland is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sunnyland ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's Black population has grown by an estimated 2261.1%. Black residents' share of Sunnyland's population has increased from 2.2% to 34.5%.

Sunnyland is more Black than neighboring Crystal Lawns (0% Black), Crest Hill (15% Black), Joliet (16% Black), Rockdale (3.3% Black), and Romeoville (14.3% Black).

Sunnyland's Asian Population

0 residents of Sunnyland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunnyland is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sunnyland ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sunnyland's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Sunnyland is less Asian than neighboring Crest Hill (2.4% Asian), Joliet (2.4% Asian), Rockdale (1.8% Asian), and Romeoville (6.1% Asian).

Sunnyland's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Sunnyland, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunnyland is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sunnyland ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunnyland's population has decreased from 28.7% to 15.1%.

Sunnyland is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lawns (31.6% Hispanic), Crest Hill (27% Hispanic), Joliet (34.2% Hispanic), Rockdale (49.7% Hispanic), and Romeoville (35.7% Hispanic).

Sunnyland's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Sunnyland, or 9.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunnyland is higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunnyland ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1233.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunnyland's population has increased from 1.1% to 9.7%.

Sunnyland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Lawns (0% Native American/Other), Crest Hill (0.3% Native American/Other), Joliet (0.3% Native American/Other), Rockdale (0% Native American/Other), and Romeoville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sunnyland's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Sunnyland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunnyland is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sunnyland ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunnyland's population has decreased from 6.6% to 1.2%.

Sunnyland is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Lawns (2.5% Multiracial), Crest Hill (4.8% Multiracial), Joliet (3.1% Multiracial), Rockdale (5.7% Multiracial), and Romeoville (3.2% 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.