Warsaw, IL Demographics

A map of Warsaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,465	1,417	96.5%	93.8%
Multiracial	43	54	2.8%	3.6%
Native American/Other	4	5	0.3%	0.3%
Black	3	4	0.2%	0.3%
Hispanic	3	19	0.2%	1.3%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.7%

Warsaw, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,518, a less than 1% change from the 1,510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warsaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Warsaw has become considerably 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 Warsaw, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 6.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warsaw is ranked the 579th 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). Warsaw was ranked the 569th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warsaw's White Population

1,465 residents of Warsaw, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warsaw is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Warsaw ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Warsaw's population has increased from 93.8% to 96.5%.

Warsaw is more White than neighboring Alexandria (62.1% White), Keokuk (86.2% White), Hamilton (93.9% White), Mooar (95.8% White), and Sandusky (96.3% White).

Warsaw's Black Population

3 residents of Warsaw, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warsaw is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Warsaw ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Warsaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Warsaw is more Black than neighboring Mooar (0% Black), and Sandusky (0% Black). Warsaw is less Black than neighboring Alexandria (37.9% Black), Keokuk (3.2% Black), and Hamilton (2% Black).

Warsaw's Asian Population

0 residents of Warsaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warsaw is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Warsaw ranks 478th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Warsaw's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Warsaw is less Asian than neighboring Keokuk (0.4% Asian), and Hamilton (0.6% Asian).

Warsaw's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Warsaw, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warsaw is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Warsaw ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Warsaw's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Warsaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Alexandria (0% Hispanic), Mooar (0% Hispanic), and Sandusky (0% Hispanic). Warsaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Keokuk (5.3% Hispanic), and Hamilton (2.1% Hispanic).

Warsaw's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Warsaw, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Warsaw is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Warsaw ranks 831st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warsaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Warsaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alexandria (0% Native American/Other), Keokuk (0.2% Native American/Other), Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), and Mooar (0% Native American/Other). Warsaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandusky (3.1% Native American/Other).

Warsaw's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Warsaw, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warsaw is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Warsaw ranks 681st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Warsaw's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.8%.

Warsaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Alexandria (0% Multiracial), Hamilton (1.3% Multiracial), and Sandusky (0.6% Multiracial). Warsaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokuk (4.8% Multiracial), and Mooar (4.2% 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.