Willowbrook, IL Demographics

A map of Willowbrook's Population by Race

Willowbrook, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,913, a dramatic increase from the 1,346 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% Black, 12.7% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willowbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willowbrook is ranked the 517th 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). Willowbrook was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willowbrook's White Population

242 residents of Willowbrook, or 12.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willowbrook is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Willowbrook ranks 1395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. White residents' share of Willowbrook's population has decreased from 35.3% to 12.7%.

Willowbrook is less White than neighboring Plum Valley (37.5% White), Sauk Village (14.2% White), Dyer (78.6% White), St. John (78.7% White), and Lynwood (13.5% White).

Willowbrook's Black Population

1,454 residents of Willowbrook, or 76.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willowbrook is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Willowbrook ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Black population has grown by an estimated 110.1%. Black residents' share of Willowbrook's population has increased from 51.4% to 76.0%.

Willowbrook is more Black than neighboring Plum Valley (51.3% Black), Sauk Village (61.9% Black), Dyer (2.4% Black), St. John (2.3% Black), and Lynwood (66.9% Black).

Willowbrook's Asian Population

8 residents of Willowbrook, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willowbrook is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Willowbrook ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Willowbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Willowbrook is more Asian than neighboring Plum Valley (0% Asian), Sauk Village (0% Asian), and Lynwood (0.3% Asian). Willowbrook is less Asian than neighboring Dyer (3.1% Asian), and St. John (2% Asian).

Willowbrook's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Willowbrook, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willowbrook is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Willowbrook ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Willowbrook's population has decreased from 9.2% to 6.6%.

Willowbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Plum Valley (0% Hispanic), and Lynwood (6.4% Hispanic). Willowbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Sauk Village (14.7% Hispanic), Dyer (12.7% Hispanic), and St. John (13.6% Hispanic).

Willowbrook's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Willowbrook ranks 1076th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willowbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willowbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plum Valley (5.4% Native American/Other), Sauk Village (1.2% Native American/Other), Dyer (0.2% Native American/Other), St. John (2.2% Native American/Other), and Lynwood (1.9% Native American/Other).

Willowbrook's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Willowbrook, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willowbrook is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Willowbrook ranks 849th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Willowbrook's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.3%.

Willowbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Dyer (3% Multiracial), and St. John (1.2% Multiracial). Willowbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Plum Valley (5.8% Multiracial), Sauk Village (8% Multiracial), and Lynwood (11% 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.