Virgil, IL Demographics

A map of Virgil's Population by Race

Virgil, Illinois has an estimated population of 312, an increase from the 289 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virgil, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virgil 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 Virgil, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virgil is ranked the 1067th 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). Virgil was ranked the 1086th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virgil's White Population

265 residents of Virgil, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virgil is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Virgil ranks 844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Virgil's population has decreased from 88.9% to 84.9%.

Virgil is more White than neighboring Burlington (82.1% White), and Maple Park (83.6% White). Virgil is less White than neighboring Lily Lake (91.2% White), Elburn (86.2% White), and Campton Hills (87.5% White).

Virgil's Black Population

6 residents of Virgil, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virgil is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Virgil ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Virgil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Virgil is more Black than neighboring Lily Lake (0% Black), Burlington (0% Black), Maple Park (0.6% Black), Elburn (0% Black), and Campton Hills (0.1% Black).

Virgil's Asian Population

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

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

Virgil is less Asian than neighboring Maple Park (0.1% Asian), Elburn (2.6% Asian), and Campton Hills (1.8% Asian).

Virgil's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Virgil, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virgil is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Virgil ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Virgil's population has increased from 6.9% to 8.0%.

Virgil is more Hispanic than neighboring Lily Lake (5.9% Hispanic), and Campton Hills (5.3% Hispanic). Virgil is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (15.3% Hispanic), Maple Park (10.8% Hispanic), and Elburn (10.9% Hispanic).

Virgil's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Virgil, 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 Virgil is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Virgil ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virgil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Virgil is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lily Lake (0.2% Native American/Other), Burlington (0% Native American/Other), Maple Park (0% Native American/Other), Elburn (0% Native American/Other), and Campton Hills (0.9% Native American/Other).

Virgil's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Virgil, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virgil is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Virgil ranks 1366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Virgil's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.8%.

Virgil is more Multiracial than neighboring Lily Lake (2.7% Multiracial), Burlington (2.6% Multiracial), and Elburn (0.3% Multiracial). Virgil is less Multiracial than neighboring Maple Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Campton Hills (4.4% 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.