Zion, IL Demographics

A map of Zion's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	10,760	9,482	43.7%	38.5%
White	6,030	5,808	24.5%	23.6%
Black	5,686	7,484	23.1%	30.4%
Multiracial	1,290	1,100	5.2%	4.5%
Asian	711	534	2.9%	2.2%
Native American/Other	123	247	0.5%	1.0%

Zion, Illinois has an estimated population of 24,600, a less than 1% change from the 24,655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.7% Hispanic, 24.5% White, 23.1% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zion has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Zion, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 69.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zion is ranked the 90th 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). Zion was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zion's White Population

6,030 residents of Zion, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zion is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Zion ranks 1414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 23.6% to 24.5%.

Zion is more White than neighboring Waukegan (16.7% White). Zion is less White than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (75.6% White), Beach Park (32.8% White), Wadsworth (71.8% White), and Pleasant Prairie (76.8% White).

Zion's Black Population

5,686 residents of Zion, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zion is higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Zion ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Zion's population has decreased from 30.4% to 23.1%.

Zion is more Black than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (3.3% Black), Beach Park (10.9% Black), Wadsworth (3.2% Black), Pleasant Prairie (3.1% Black), and Waukegan (16.6% Black).

Zion's Asian Population

711 residents of Zion, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zion is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Zion ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. Asian residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Zion is more Asian than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (0% Asian), and Wadsworth (0.8% Asian). Zion is less Asian than neighboring Beach Park (7.2% Asian), Pleasant Prairie (3% Asian), and Waukegan (5.4% Asian).

Zion's Hispanic Population

10,760 residents of Zion, or 43.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zion is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Zion ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 38.5% to 43.7%.

Zion is more Hispanic than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (17% Hispanic), Wadsworth (18% Hispanic), and Pleasant Prairie (12.5% Hispanic). Zion is less Hispanic than neighboring Beach Park (47.8% Hispanic), and Waukegan (57.9% Hispanic).

Zion's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Zion, 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 Zion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Zion ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zion's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Zion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beach Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Zion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (0.9% Native American/Other), Wadsworth (4.7% Native American/Other), Pleasant Prairie (1.7% Native American/Other), and Waukegan (0.7% Native American/Other).

Zion's Multiracial Population

1,290 residents of Zion, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Zion ranks 386th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Zion's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Zion is more Multiracial than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (3.2% Multiracial), Beach Park (1% Multiracial), Wadsworth (1.5% Multiracial), Pleasant Prairie (2.9% Multiracial), and Waukegan (2.7% 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.