Wadsworth, IL Demographics

A map of Wadsworth's Population by Race

Wadsworth, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,686, an increase from the 3,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 18.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.2% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wadsworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wadsworth has become 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 Wadsworth, that probability was 43.2% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wadsworth is ranked the 398th 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). Wadsworth was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wadsworth's White Population

2,645 residents of Wadsworth, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wadsworth is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Wadsworth ranks 1204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Wadsworth's population has decreased from 73.4% to 71.8%.

Wadsworth is more White than neighboring Beach Park (32.8% White), Zion (24.5% White), Gurnee (58.2% White), and Grandwood Park (64.9% White). Wadsworth is less White than neighboring Old Mill Creek (82.5% White).

Wadsworth's Black Population

117 residents of Wadsworth, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wadsworth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Wadsworth ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Wadsworth's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.2%.

Wadsworth is more Black than neighboring Old Mill Creek (0% Black). Wadsworth is less Black than neighboring Beach Park (10.9% Black), Zion (23.1% Black), Gurnee (7.7% Black), and Grandwood Park (5% Black).

Wadsworth's Asian Population

28 residents of Wadsworth, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wadsworth is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Wadsworth ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Wadsworth's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Wadsworth is more Asian than neighboring Old Mill Creek (0% Asian). Wadsworth is less Asian than neighboring Beach Park (7.2% Asian), Zion (2.9% Asian), Gurnee (12.9% Asian), and Grandwood Park (14.5% Asian).

Wadsworth's Hispanic Population

664 residents of Wadsworth, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wadsworth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wadsworth ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wadsworth's population has increased from 16.2% to 18.0%.

Wadsworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Mill Creek (10.5% Hispanic), Gurnee (17% Hispanic), and Grandwood Park (12.5% Hispanic). Wadsworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Beach Park (47.8% Hispanic), and Zion (43.7% Hispanic).

Wadsworth's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of Wadsworth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wadsworth is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wadsworth ranks 504th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 872.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wadsworth's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.7%.

Wadsworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Mill Creek (0.7% Native American/Other), Beach Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Zion (0.5% Native American/Other), Gurnee (0.4% Native American/Other), and Grandwood Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Wadsworth's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Wadsworth, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wadsworth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wadsworth ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadsworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Wadsworth's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.5%.

Wadsworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Beach Park (1% Multiracial). Wadsworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Mill Creek (6.3% Multiracial), Zion (5.2% Multiracial), Gurnee (3.9% Multiracial), and Grandwood Park (2.7% 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.