Zeigler, IL Demographics

A map of Zeigler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,211	1,385	95.6%	93.3%
Multiracial	25	60	2.0%	4.0%
Hispanic	24	21	1.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	4	8	0.3%	0.5%
Black	3	4	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Zeigler, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,267, a large decrease from the 1,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zeigler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zeigler 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 Zeigler, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 8.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zeigler is ranked the 634th 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). Zeigler was ranked the 577th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zeigler's White Population

1,211 residents of Zeigler, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zeigler is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Zeigler ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeigler's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Zeigler's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.6%.

Zeigler is more White than neighboring Christopher (93.2% White), Royalton (94.7% White), Freeman Spur (90.6% White), and Buckner (94.9% White). Zeigler is less White than neighboring Orient (96.9% White).

Zeigler's Black Population

3 residents of Zeigler, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zeigler is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Zeigler ranks 993rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Zeigler is more Black than neighboring Christopher (0% Black), Royalton (0% Black), Orient (0% Black), and Buckner (0% Black). Zeigler is less Black than neighboring Freeman Spur (6% Black).

Zeigler's Asian Population

0 residents of Zeigler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zeigler is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Zeigler ranks 721st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeigler's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Zeigler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Zeigler's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Zeigler, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zeigler is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Zeigler ranks 1136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeigler's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Zeigler's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Zeigler is more Hispanic than neighboring Royalton (1.6% Hispanic), Freeman Spur (0.7% Hispanic), Orient (1.4% Hispanic), and Buckner (1.8% Hispanic). Zeigler is less Hispanic than neighboring Christopher (3.4% Hispanic).

Zeigler's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Zeigler, 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 Zeigler is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Zeigler ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeigler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zeigler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Zeigler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Christopher (0% Native American/Other), Royalton (0.1% Native American/Other), Freeman Spur (0% Native American/Other), Orient (0% Native American/Other), and Buckner (0% Native American/Other).

Zeigler's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Zeigler, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zeigler is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Zeigler ranks 517th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeigler's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Zeigler's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.0%.

Zeigler is more Multiracial than neighboring Orient (1.7% Multiracial). Zeigler is less Multiracial than neighboring Christopher (3.4% Multiracial), Royalton (3.6% Multiracial), Freeman Spur (2.7% Multiracial), and Buckner (3.3% 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.