Tilton, IL Demographics

A map of Tilton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,326	2,410	94.8%	90.6%
Hispanic	112	77	4.6%	2.9%
Black	10	44	0.4%	1.7%
Native American/Other	5	10	0.2%	0.4%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	114	0.0%	4.3%

Tilton, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,453, a decrease from the 2,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tilton has become considerably 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 Tilton, that probability was 17.6% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tilton is ranked the 464th 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). Tilton was ranked the 454th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tilton's White Population

2,326 residents of Tilton, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tilton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Tilton ranks 732nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Tilton's population has increased from 90.6% to 94.8%.

Tilton is more White than neighboring Belgium (86.2% White), Danville (54.4% White), and Georgetown (87.7% White). Tilton is less White than neighboring Westville (95.9% White), and Catlin (94.9% White).

Tilton's Black Population

10 residents of Tilton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tilton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Tilton ranks 414th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Black residents' share of Tilton's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Tilton is less Black than neighboring Belgium (9.3% Black), Danville (34.2% Black), Catlin (1% Black), and Georgetown (4.2% Black).

Tilton's Asian Population

0 residents of Tilton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tilton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Tilton ranks 924th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tilton is less Asian than neighboring Belgium (2.1% Asian), Westville (0.6% Asian), Danville (1.3% Asian), and Catlin (1.2% Asian).

Tilton's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Tilton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tilton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Tilton ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Tilton's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.6%.

Tilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Belgium (0.7% Hispanic), Westville (1.2% Hispanic), and Catlin (2.8% Hispanic). Tilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Danville (7.6% Hispanic), and Georgetown (5.4% Hispanic).

Tilton's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Tilton, 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 Tilton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tilton ranks 745th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Tilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belgium (0% Native American/Other), Westville (0% Native American/Other), and Catlin (0% Native American/Other). Tilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Tilton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Tilton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tilton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tilton ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tilton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Tilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Belgium (1.7% Multiracial), Westville (1.9% Multiracial), Danville (2.2% Multiracial), Catlin (0.1% Multiracial), and Georgetown (2.1% 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.