Blue Island, IL population by race
The table below shows Blue Island's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,323 | 45.01% |
| Black or African American | 7,695 | 33.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.28% |
| Some other race | 3,357 | 14.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,346 | 5.87% |
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Blue Island population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Blue Island has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Blue Island's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Blue Island population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.01% are white, 33.55% are Black or African American, 0.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.63% are Asian, 0.28% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.64% are some other race and 5.87% are multiracial.
Blue Island 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Blue Island is White with a population of 10,323 (45.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,346 (5.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Blue Island, IL
By ethnicity, 10,266 (44.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,668 (55.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Blue Island, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,610 (60.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Blue Island, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Blue Island's Non-Hispanic population.
Blue Island Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,685 | 36.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,610 | 60.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 97 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 276 | 2.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Blue Island, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9,783 (95.30% of the total Hispanic population).
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Blue Island, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Blue Island's Hispanic population.
Blue Island Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9,783 | 95.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 274 | 2.67% |
| Cuban | 7 | 0.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 202 | 1.97% |
Things to know
What percentage of Blue Island, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 44.76% of Blue Island population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Blue Island, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9,783 (95.30% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Blue Island, IL have?
Blue Island, IL has 7,695 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 33.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Blue Island is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Blue Island, IL?
With 55.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Blue Island.
That being said, with a 33.55% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Blue Island.
What is the majority race in Blue Island, IL?
With a population of 10,323 (45.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Blue Island.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Blue Island, with 33.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
