Tonica, IL Demographics

A map of Tonica's Population by Race

Tonica, Illinois has an estimated population of 717, a decrease from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tonica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tonica has become slightly 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 Tonica, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tonica is ranked the 809th 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). Tonica was ranked the 780th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tonica's White Population

611 residents of Tonica, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tonica is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Tonica ranks 1021st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Tonica's population has increased from 84.6% to 85.2%.

Tonica is more White than neighboring Cedar Point (84.7% White), and Oglesby (84.9% White). Tonica is less White than neighboring Lostant (86.2% White), Leonore (95.9% White), and Standard (86% White).

Tonica's Black Population

13 residents of Tonica, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tonica is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Tonica ranks 997th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Tonica's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Tonica is more Black than neighboring Oglesby (0% Black), Lostant (0% Black), Leonore (0% Black), and Standard (0% Black). Tonica is less Black than neighboring Cedar Point (5% Black).

Tonica's Asian Population

5 residents of Tonica, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tonica is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Tonica ranks 605th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Tonica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Tonica is more Asian than neighboring Cedar Point (0% Asian), Oglesby (0.4% Asian), Leonore (0% Asian), and Standard (0.4% Asian). Tonica is less Asian than neighboring Lostant (3.2% Asian).

Tonica's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Tonica, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tonica is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Tonica ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Tonica's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.2%.

Tonica is more Hispanic than neighboring Leonore (1% Hispanic). Tonica is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Point (9.5% Hispanic), Oglesby (10% Hispanic), Lostant (8.6% Hispanic), and Standard (12.8% Hispanic).

Tonica's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Tonica, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tonica is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tonica ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tonica's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Tonica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Point (0% Native American/Other), Oglesby (0% Native American/Other), Lostant (0% Native American/Other), Leonore (0% Native American/Other), and Standard (0% Native American/Other).

Tonica's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Tonica, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tonica is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tonica ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tonica's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.1%.

Tonica is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Point (0.8% Multiracial), Lostant (2% Multiracial), and Standard (0.8% Multiracial). Tonica is less Multiracial than neighboring Oglesby (4.7% Multiracial), and Leonore (3.1% 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.