Vergennes, IL Demographics

A map of Vergennes's Population by Race

Vergennes, Illinois has an estimated population of 303, a large increase from the 235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vergennes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vergennes 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 Vergennes, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vergennes is ranked the 1073rd 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). Vergennes was ranked the 1143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vergennes's White Population

263 residents of Vergennes, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vergennes is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Vergennes ranks 445th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's White population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Vergennes's population has decreased from 93.2% to 86.8%.

Vergennes is more White than neighboring Elkville (77.9% White), Harrison (60.4% White), and Murphysboro (70.8% White). Vergennes is less White than neighboring Dowell (97% White), and De Soto (92.6% White).

Vergennes's Black Population

0 residents of Vergennes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vergennes is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Vergennes ranks 900th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Vergennes is less Black than neighboring Elkville (1.1% Black), Harrison (4.8% Black), Dowell (0.7% Black), Murphysboro (15.7% Black), and De Soto (3.1% Black).

Vergennes's Asian Population

2 residents of Vergennes, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vergennes is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Vergennes ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Vergennes's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Vergennes is more Asian than neighboring Elkville (0% Asian), Harrison (0.4% Asian), Dowell (0% Asian), Murphysboro (0% Asian), and De Soto (0% Asian).

Vergennes's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Vergennes, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vergennes is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vergennes ranks 921st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Vergennes's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.9%.

Vergennes is more Hispanic than neighboring Dowell (0.7% Hispanic), and De Soto (0.4% Hispanic). Vergennes is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkville (10.5% Hispanic), Harrison (6.3% Hispanic), and Murphysboro (7.2% Hispanic).

Vergennes's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Vergennes, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vergennes ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vergennes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Vergennes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dowell (0% Native American/Other), Murphysboro (0.3% Native American/Other), and De Soto (0% Native American/Other). Vergennes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkville (4.8% Native American/Other), and Harrison (20.4% Native American/Other).

Vergennes's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Vergennes, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vergennes is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vergennes ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Vergennes's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.9%.

Vergennes is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkville (5.7% Multiracial), Dowell (1.7% Multiracial), and De Soto (3.9% Multiracial). Vergennes is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (7.8% Multiracial), and Murphysboro (6% 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.