Illinois Male or Men Population By Race and Ethnicity in 2017
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the Illinois male or men population was 6,278,554. Among the Illinois male population, 1,113,831 identified as Hispanic (17.74%), and 5,164,723 identified as Non-Hispanic (82.26%).
Race: The White Alone male population was the largest male racial group in Illinois, with a population of 4,872,796 (77.61%). The Black or African American Alone male population was the second largest male racial group in Illinois, with a population of 880,783 (14.03%). The Asian Alone male population was the third largest male racial group in Illinois, with a population of 355,138 (5.66%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic male population was the largest male ethnic group in Illinois, with a population of 3,858,369 (61.45%). The White Alone - Hispanic male population was the second largest male ethnic group in Illinois, with a population of 1,014,427 (16.16%). The Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic male population was the third largest male ethnic group in Illinois, with a population of 846,006 (13.48%).
The charts and tables below shows the male population and percentage for each racial and ethnicity group in Illinois.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 880,783 | 14.03% |
| White Alone | 4,872,796 | 77.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 39,060 | 0.62% |
| Asian Alone | 355,138 | 5.66% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 4,204 | 0.07% |
| Two Or More Races | 126,573 | 2.02% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 34,777 | 0.55% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 1,014,427 | 16.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 29,483 | 0.47% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 8,346 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 2,417 | 0.04% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 24,381 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 846,006 | 13.48% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 3,858,369 | 61.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 9,577 | 0.15% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 346,792 | 5.52% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 1,787 | 0.03% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 102,192 | 1.63% |
