Venice, IL Demographics

A map of Venice's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,330	1,421	81.3%	94.9%
Multiracial	171	26	10.5%	1.7%
White	80	39	4.9%	2.6%
Hispanic	33	10	2.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	22	2	1.3%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Venice, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,636, an increase from the 1,498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% Black, 10.5% Multiracial, 4.9% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Venice, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Venice has become considerably more 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 Venice, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Venice is ranked the 552nd 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). Venice was ranked the 575th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Venice's White Population

80 residents of Venice, or 4.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Venice is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Venice ranks 1460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's White population has grown by an estimated 105.1%. White residents' share of Venice's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.

Venice is more White than neighboring Brooklyn (0% White), and East St. Louis (2.2% White). Venice is less White than neighboring Madison (30% White), Fairmont City (16.7% White), and Granite City (72.6% White).

Venice's Black Population

1,330 residents of Venice, or 81.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Venice is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Venice ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Venice's population has decreased from 94.9% to 81.3%.

Venice is more Black than neighboring Madison (49% Black), Fairmont City (2.1% Black), and Granite City (8.9% Black). Venice is less Black than neighboring Brooklyn (94.1% Black), and East St. Louis (92.6% Black).

Venice's Asian Population

0 residents of Venice, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Venice is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Venice ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Venice's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Venice is less Asian than neighboring East St. Louis (1.1% Asian), and Granite City (1.3% Asian).

Venice's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Venice, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Venice is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Venice ranks 1327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 230.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Venice's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Venice is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn (1.8% Hispanic), and East St. Louis (1.2% Hispanic). Venice is less Hispanic than neighboring Madison (6.7% Hispanic), Fairmont City (75.4% Hispanic), and Granite City (9.9% Hispanic).

Venice's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Venice, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Venice is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Venice ranks 1090th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Venice's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Venice is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (1% Native American/Other), East St. Louis (0.1% Native American/Other), and Granite City (0.3% Native American/Other). Venice is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn (2.3% Native American/Other), and Fairmont City (4.1% Native American/Other).

Venice's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Venice, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Venice is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Venice ranks 1306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Venice's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 557.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Venice's population has increased from 1.7% to 10.5%.

Venice is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooklyn (1.8% Multiracial), East St. Louis (2.8% Multiracial), Fairmont City (1.7% Multiracial), and Granite City (7% Multiracial). Venice is less Multiracial than neighboring Madison (13.2% 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.