Wilmette, IL population by race
The table below shows Wilmette's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 23,099 | 82.81% |
Black or African American | 197 | 0.71% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.12% |
Asian | 3,444 | 12.35% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 207 | 0.74% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 915 | 3.28% |
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Wilmette 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; Wilmette has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wilmette's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wilmette population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.81% are White, 0.71% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.35% are Asian, 0.74% are some other race and 3.28% are multiracial.
Wilmette'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 Wilmette is White with a population of 23,099 (82.81% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 915 (3.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilmette, IL
By ethnicity, 892 (3.20% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,003 (96.80% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wilmette, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,567 (83.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Wilmette 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 | 22,567 | 83.57% |
Black or African American alone | 106 | 0.39% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.08% |
Asian alone | 3,435 | 12.72% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 127 | 0.47% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 747 | 2.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilmette, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 456 (51.12% of the total Hispanic population).
Wilmette Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 215 | 24.10% |
Puerto Rican | 24 | 2.69% |
Cuban | 197 | 22.09% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 456 | 51.12% |
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What percentage of Wilmette, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.20% of Wilmette population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilmette, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 456 (51.12% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilmette, IL have?
Wilmette, IL has 197 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.71% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilmette is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilmette, IL?
With 3.20% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Wilmette.
That being said, with a 0.71% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wilmette.
What is the majority race in Wilmette, IL?
With a population of 23,099 (82.81% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wilmette.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wilmette, with 0.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates