State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Illinois by County
Population: Black
All Ages, Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 41,070,890.
• Rank within US : N/A

Illinois

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,750,414.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 15 of 52

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 15.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 4.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 10.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 24.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Edwards County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 11.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2819 of 3143

Putnam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 13.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2819 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 16.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2715 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 52.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2715 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 168.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 49.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Menard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 56.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2525 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 74.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2525 of 3143

Richland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 71.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2525 of 3143

Bureau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 212.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Edgar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 104.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Jersey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Mercer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 88.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Woodford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 242.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 93.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Effingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 226.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Gallatin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 33.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 82.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Iroquois County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 182.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

White County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 90.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Ford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 132.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Jo Daviess County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 135.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 113.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 45.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

De Witt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Stark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 55.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Wabash County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 117.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Moultrie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1990 of 3143

Whiteside County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 592.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1990 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 43.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Macoupin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Ogle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 627.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 60.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 267.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1841 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,830.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1841 of 3143

McHenry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 4,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1758 of 3143

Piatt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 266.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1758 of 3143

Grundy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,127.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1590 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,071.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1558 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,312.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1483 of 3143

Christian County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 890.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1463 of 3143

Fulton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 858.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1463 of 3143

La Salle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,956.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1438 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 756.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1438 of 3143

Saline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 654.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1424 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1424 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,164.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1364 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 656.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1317 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,253.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1317 of 3143

Williamson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,333.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1317 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,320.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1301 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 489.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1262 of 3143

Coles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1262 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 805.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1262 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 604.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1253 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,572.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1202 of 3143

Schuyler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 318.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

DuPage County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 46,564.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1117 of 3143

Pope County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 189.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1117 of 3143

Kane County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 26,357.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1106 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,724.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1082 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,826.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1070 of 3143

McDonough County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,578.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,660.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Massac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 883.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 996 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,398.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 985 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 47,294.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,020.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 969 of 3143

Bond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 952 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,010.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 900 of 3143

DeKalb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 7,815.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 888 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 3,834.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 888 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,661.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 868 of 3143

Randolph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 868 of 3143

Kendall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 11,247.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

McLean County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 14,421.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 839 of 3143

Stephenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 3,714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 839 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 22,853.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 827 of 3143

Rock Island County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 15,668.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 723 of 3143

Will County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 82,371.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 695 of 3143

Sangamon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 24,703.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 663 of 3143

Winnebago County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 37,802.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 639 of 3143

Champaign County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 27,538.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 7,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 608 of 3143

Kankakee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 15,612.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Vermilion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 10,827.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 594 of 3143

Macon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 17,554.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,091.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 541 of 3143

Peoria County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 31,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 537 of 3143

Cook County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,165,825.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 433 of 3143

St. Clair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 71,311.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 334 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,640.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 260 of 3143

Alexander County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,642.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 257 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/04/2025 2:50 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Black, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.