Union County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

16,997

Diversity Score

19.5

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.5%%

Union 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).


Union County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)15,20889.5%
Hispanic or Latino9325.5%
Two or More Races5723.4%
Black / African American1610.9%
Asian1020.6%
Pacific Islander150.1%
Native American60.0%
Other Race10.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Union County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Union County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 89.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Union County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 19.5/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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