Yates City, IL Demographics

A map of Yates City's Population by Race

Yates City, Illinois has an estimated population of 500, a large decrease from the 642 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.4% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yates City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yates City has become considerably 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 Yates City, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yates City is ranked the 933rd 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). Yates City was ranked the 831st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yates City's White Population

452 residents of Yates City, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yates City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Yates City ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's White population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. White residents' share of Yates City's population has decreased from 94.9% to 90.4%.

Yates City is more White than neighboring Williamsfield (86.1% White). Yates City is less White than neighboring Elmwood (91.4% White), Farmington (95.7% White), Brimfield (91.6% White), and Trivoli (100% White).

Yates City's Black Population

22 residents of Yates City, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yates City is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Yates City ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's Black population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Black residents' share of Yates City's population has increased from 0.2% to 4.4%.

Yates City is more Black than neighboring Elmwood (0% Black), Farmington (0.2% Black), Brimfield (2.5% Black), and Trivoli (0% Black). Yates City is less Black than neighboring Williamsfield (8.7% Black).

Yates City's Asian Population

3 residents of Yates City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yates City is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Yates City ranks 958th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Yates City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Yates City is more Asian than neighboring Elmwood (0.1% Asian), Farmington (0.3% Asian), and Trivoli (0% Asian). Yates City is less Asian than neighboring Brimfield (1.2% Asian), and Williamsfield (3.2% Asian).

Yates City's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Yates City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yates City is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Yates City ranks 1297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Yates City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Yates City is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmwood (6.4% Hispanic), Farmington (1.5% Hispanic), Brimfield (1.2% Hispanic), and Williamsfield (1.3% Hispanic).

Yates City's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Yates City, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yates City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Yates City ranks 1069th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yates City's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Yates City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood (0% Native American/Other), Farmington (0% Native American/Other), Brimfield (0% Native American/Other), Trivoli (0% Native American/Other), and Williamsfield (0% Native American/Other).

Yates City's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Yates City, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yates City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yates City ranks 566th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yates City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Yates City's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%.

Yates City is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood (2% Multiracial), Farmington (2.4% Multiracial), Trivoli (0% Multiracial), and Williamsfield (0.8% Multiracial). Yates City is less Multiracial than neighboring Brimfield (3.5% 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.