Palos Heights, IL population by race
The table below shows Palos Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,719 | 89.59% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 2.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 133 | 1.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 634 | 5.30% |
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Palos Heights 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; Palos Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Palos Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Palos Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.59% are white, 2.62% are Black or African American, 0.43% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.93% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.11% are some other race and 5.30% are multiracial.
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Palos Heights, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Palos Heights is White with a population of 10,719 (89.59% of the total population).
Palos Heights '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 Palos Heights is White with a population of 10,719 (89.59% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 634 (5.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Palos Heights, IL
By ethnicity, 1,059 (8.85% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,906 (91.15% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Palos Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,255 (94.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Palos Heights, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Palos Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Palos Heights 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 | 10,255 | 94.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 314 | 2.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 39 | 0.36% |
| Asian alone | 111 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 184 | 1.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Palos Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 590 (55.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Palos Heights, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Palos Heights's Hispanic population.
Palos Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 590 | 55.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 122 | 11.52% |
| Cuban | 270 | 25.50% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 7.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Palos Heights, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.85% of Palos Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Palos Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 590 (55.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Palos Heights, IL have?
Palos Heights, IL has 314 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Palos Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Palos Heights, IL?
With 91.15% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Palos Heights.
That being said, with a 2.62% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Palos Heights.
What is the majority race in Palos Heights, IL?
With a population of 10,719 (89.59% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Palos Heights.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Palos Heights, with 2.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
