Winnetka, IL Demographics

A map of Winnetka's Population by Race

Winnetka, Illinois has an estimated population of 12,484, a slight decrease from the 12,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Winnetka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Winnetka is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Winnetka, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Winnetka is ranked the 191st 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). Winnetka was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Winnetka's White Population

11,005 residents of Winnetka, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Winnetka is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Winnetka ranks 879th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Winnetka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.2%.

Winnetka is more White than neighboring Wilmette (76.3% White), Kenilworth (82.7% White), Northfield (85.3% White), and Golf (82.4% White). Winnetka is less White than neighboring Glencoe (90.2% White).

Winnetka's Black Population

41 residents of Winnetka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Winnetka is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Winnetka ranks 1024th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Black residents' share of Winnetka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Winnetka is more Black than neighboring Kenilworth (0.2% Black), Northfield (0.2% Black), and Golf (0% Black). Winnetka is less Black than neighboring Wilmette (0.7% Black), and Glencoe (2.2% Black).

Winnetka's Asian Population

319 residents of Winnetka, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Winnetka is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Winnetka ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Asian residents' share of Winnetka's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.6%.

Winnetka is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (2.2% Asian), and Glencoe (1.2% Asian). Winnetka is less Asian than neighboring Wilmette (12.3% Asian), Northfield (8.1% Asian), and Golf (7.3% Asian).

Winnetka's Hispanic Population

449 residents of Winnetka, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Winnetka is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Winnetka ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Winnetka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Winnetka is more Hispanic than neighboring Glencoe (2.6% Hispanic), and Northfield (2.2% Hispanic). Winnetka is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic), Kenilworth (4.6% Hispanic), and Golf (6.9% Hispanic).

Winnetka's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Winnetka, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Winnetka is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Winnetka ranks 669th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Winnetka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Winnetka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glencoe (0.1% Native American/Other). Winnetka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmette (1.1% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (1.1% Native American/Other), Northfield (1.2% Native American/Other), and Golf (0.8% Native American/Other).

Winnetka's Multiracial Population

603 residents of Winnetka, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Winnetka is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Winnetka ranks 713th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winnetka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Winnetka's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.

Winnetka is more Multiracial than neighboring Glencoe (3.7% Multiracial), Northfield (3.2% Multiracial), and Golf (2.5% Multiracial). Winnetka is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (9.2% 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.