Gillespie, IL population by race
The table below shows Gillespie's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 2,852 | 96.84% |
Black or African American | 0 | - |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.48% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 79 | 2.68% |
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Gillespie 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; Gillespie has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Gillespie's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Gillespie population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.84% are White, 0.48% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.68% are multiracial.
Gillespie'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 Gillespie is White with a population of 2,852 (96.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 79 (2.68% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gillespie, IL
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,945 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Gillespie is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,852 (96.84% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Gillespie 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 | 2,852 | 96.84% |
Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 0.48% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 79 | 2.68% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Gillespie's population is ethnically non-diverse.
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What percentage of Gillespie, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Gillespie population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Gillespie's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Gillespie, IL have?
Gillespie, IL has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Gillespie, IL?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Gillespie is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Gillespie.
What is the majority race in Gillespie, IL?
With a population of 2,852 (96.84% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gillespie.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Gillespie, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates