Downers Grove, IL population by race
The table below shows Downers Grove's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,298 | 84.60% |
| Black or African American | 1,659 | 3.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 2,973 | 5.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 576 | 1.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,461 | 4.92% |
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Downers Grove 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; Downers Grove has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Downers Grove's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Downers Grove population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.60% are white, 3.32% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.95% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.15% are some other race and 4.92% are multiracial.
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Downers Grove, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Downers Grove is White with a population of 42,298 (84.60% of the total population).
Downers Grove '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Downers Grove is White with a population of 42,298 (84.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,461 (4.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Downers Grove, IL
By ethnicity, 2,752 (5.50% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 47,244 (94.50% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Downers Grove, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 40,870 (86.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Downers Grove, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Downers Grove's Non-Hispanic population.
Downers Grove 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 | 40,870 | 86.51% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,625 | 3.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 2,958 | 6.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 14 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 113 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,664 | 3.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Downers Grove, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,751 (63.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Downers Grove, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Downers Grove's Hispanic population.
Downers Grove Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,751 | 63.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 219 | 7.96% |
| Cuban | 211 | 7.67% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 571 | 20.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Downers Grove, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.50% of Downers Grove population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Downers Grove, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,751 (63.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Downers Grove, IL have?
Downers Grove, IL has 1,659 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.32% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Downers Grove is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Downers Grove, IL?
With 94.50% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Downers Grove.
That being said, with a 5.95% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Downers Grove.
What is the majority race in Downers Grove, IL?
With a population of 42,298 (84.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Downers Grove.
Asians are second largest race in Downers Grove, with 5.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
