Waltonville, IL Demographics

A map of Waltonville's Population by Race

Waltonville, Illinois has an estimated population of 294, a large decrease from the 408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waltonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waltonville has become 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 Waltonville, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waltonville is ranked the 1088th 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). Waltonville was ranked the 989th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waltonville's White Population

275 residents of Waltonville, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waltonville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Waltonville ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waltonville's White population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. White residents' share of Waltonville's population has increased from 92.4% to 93.5%.

Waltonville is more White than neighboring Woodlawn (85.8% White), Sesser (93.4% White), Bonnie (91.1% White), and Ina (55.1% White). Waltonville is less White than neighboring Nason (98% White).

Waltonville's Black Population

2 residents of Waltonville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waltonville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Waltonville ranks 351st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waltonville's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Black residents' share of Waltonville's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.

Waltonville is more Black than neighboring Nason (0% Black), Woodlawn (0% Black), Sesser (0% Black), and Bonnie (0% Black). Waltonville is less Black than neighboring Ina (24% Black).

Waltonville's Asian Population

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

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

Waltonville is less Asian than neighboring Woodlawn (2.1% Asian), Sesser (2.7% Asian), and Ina (0.4% Asian).

Waltonville's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Waltonville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waltonville is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Waltonville ranks 1315th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waltonville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Waltonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Waltonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Nason (0% Hispanic). Waltonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn (2.5% Hispanic), Sesser (2.2% Hispanic), Bonnie (1.5% Hispanic), and Ina (7.3% Hispanic).

Waltonville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waltonville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waltonville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Waltonville ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waltonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waltonville's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Waltonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn (0.5% Native American/Other), Sesser (0.3% Native American/Other), Bonnie (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ina (2% Native American/Other).

Waltonville's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Waltonville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waltonville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Waltonville ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waltonville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waltonville's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.8%.

Waltonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Nason (2% Multiracial), and Sesser (1.4% Multiracial). Waltonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn (9.2% Multiracial), Bonnie (7.2% Multiracial), and Ina (11.2% 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.