Crest Hill, IL population by race
The table below shows Crest Hill's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,161 | 61.15% |
| Black or African American | 4,333 | 21.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 573 | 2.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,099 | 5.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,707 | 8.58% |
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Crest Hill 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; Crest Hill has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Crest Hill's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Crest Hill population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 61.15% are white, 21.79% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.88% are Asian, 5.53% are some other race and 8.58% are multiracial.
Crest Hill 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Crest Hill is White with a population of 12,161 (61.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,707 (8.58% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Crest Hill, IL
By ethnicity, 4,429 (22.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,457 (77.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Crest Hill, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,141 (65.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Crest Hill, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Crest Hill's Non-Hispanic population.
Crest Hill 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 | 10,141 | 65.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,181 | 27.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 13 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 427 | 2.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 87 | 0.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 608 | 3.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Crest Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,639 (82.16% of the total Hispanic population).
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Crest Hill, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Crest Hill's Hispanic population.
Crest Hill Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,639 | 82.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 174 | 3.93% |
| Cuban | 146 | 3.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 470 | 10.61% |
Things to know
What percentage of Crest Hill, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 22.27% of Crest Hill population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Crest Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,639 (82.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Crest Hill, IL have?
Crest Hill, IL has 4,333 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 21.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Crest Hill is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Crest Hill, IL?
With 77.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Crest Hill.
That being said, with a 21.79% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Crest Hill.
What is the majority race in Crest Hill, IL?
With a population of 12,161 (61.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Crest Hill.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Crest Hill, with 21.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
