Tilden, IL Demographics

A map of Tilden's Population by Race

Tilden, Illinois has an estimated population of 762, a slight increase from the 750 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tilden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tilden 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 Tilden, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 15.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tilden is ranked the 781st 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). Tilden was ranked the 778th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tilden's White Population

698 residents of Tilden, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tilden is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Tilden ranks 843rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Tilden's population has increased from 88.9% to 91.6%.

Tilden is more White than neighboring Sparta (81.1% White), Coulterville (89.3% White), and Marissa (82.8% White). Tilden is less White than neighboring Darmstadt (100% White), and Lenzburg (92.5% White).

Tilden's Black Population

8 residents of Tilden, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tilden is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Tilden ranks 913th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Tilden's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Tilden is more Black than neighboring Marissa (0% Black), Darmstadt (0% Black), and Lenzburg (0.2% Black). Tilden is less Black than neighboring Sparta (13.3% Black), and Coulterville (1.4% Black).

Tilden's Asian Population

8 residents of Tilden, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tilden is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Tilden ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Asian residents' share of Tilden's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Tilden is more Asian than neighboring Sparta (0.2% Asian), Marissa (0% Asian), Darmstadt (0% Asian), and Lenzburg (0% Asian). Tilden is less Asian than neighboring Coulterville (1.1% Asian).

Tilden's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Tilden, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tilden is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Tilden ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tilden's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.6%.

Tilden is more Hispanic than neighboring Sparta (2% Hispanic), and Darmstadt (0% Hispanic). Tilden is less Hispanic than neighboring Coulterville (4.5% Hispanic), Marissa (5% Hispanic), and Lenzburg (3% Hispanic).

Tilden's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Tilden, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tilden is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tilden ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tilden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Tilden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparta (0.4% Native American/Other), Marissa (0.4% Native American/Other), Darmstadt (0% Native American/Other), and Lenzburg (0.2% Native American/Other). Tilden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coulterville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Tilden's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Tilden, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tilden is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tilden ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tilden's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.1%.

Tilden is more Multiracial than neighboring Sparta (3% Multiracial), Coulterville (2.1% Multiracial), and Darmstadt (0% Multiracial). Tilden is less Multiracial than neighboring Marissa (11.9% Multiracial), and Lenzburg (4% 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.