Douglas County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

19,751

Diversity Score

22.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.4%%

Douglas County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Douglas County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)17,26887.4%
Hispanic or Latino1,6728.5%
Two or More Races4012.0%
Black / African American2451.2%
Asian820.4%
Other Race720.4%
Native American110.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Douglas County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 87.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Douglas County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 22.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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