Most Diverse Cities in Illinois

Cities ranked by ethnic diversity (highest percentage non-single-race) · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the most diverse cities in Illinois based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by ethnic diversity (highest percentage non-single-race) from highest to lowest. Adair leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% diverse and a population of 148.

The top three cities are Adair (100.0% diverse), Adams (100.0% diverse), and Addieville (100.0% diverse). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most diverse cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Illinois.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Adair	100.0% diverse	148
#2	Adams	100.0% diverse	121
#3	Addieville	100.0% diverse	315
#4	Adeline	100.0% diverse	64
#5	Albers	100.0% diverse	1,428
#6	Albion	100.0% diverse	2,107
#7	Alden	100.0% diverse	36
#8	Alexander	100.0% diverse	258
#9	Alma	100.0% diverse	300
#10	Alsey	100.0% diverse	184
#11	Altamont	100.0% diverse	2,500
#12	Alvan (Alvin)	100.0% diverse	182
#13	Anchor	100.0% diverse	243
#14	Andres	100.0% diverse	42
#15	Annapolis	100.0% diverse	51
#16	Argyle	100.0% diverse	561
#17	Atwood	100.0% diverse	976
#18	Avon	100.0% diverse	670
#19	Baileyville	100.0% diverse	96
#20	Banner	100.0% diverse	148
#21	Bardolph	100.0% diverse	226
#22	Barstow	100.0% diverse	43
#23	Bartelso	100.0% diverse	768
#24	Batchtown	100.0% diverse	178
#25	Bath	100.0% diverse	226
#26	Bay View Gardens	100.0% diverse	287
#27	Baylis	100.0% diverse	139
#28	Beason	100.0% diverse	136
#29	Belknap	100.0% diverse	78
#30	Belle Prairie City	100.0% diverse	47
#31	Belle Rive	100.0% diverse	380
#32	Bellflower	100.0% diverse	410
#33	Bellmont	100.0% diverse	227
#34	Benld	100.0% diverse	1,535
#35	Bentley	100.0% diverse	15
#36	Berlin	100.0% diverse	97
#37	Beverly	100.0% diverse	29
#38	Biggsville	100.0% diverse	298
#39	Blairsville	100.0% diverse	279
#40	Blandinsville	100.0% diverse	715
#41	Blue Mound	100.0% diverse	891
#42	Bone Gap	100.0% diverse	187
#43	Boody	100.0% diverse	420
#44	Bowen	100.0% diverse	710
#45	Broughton	100.0% diverse	213
#46	Browning	100.0% diverse	100
#47	Browns	100.0% diverse	186
#48	Bryant	100.0% diverse	252
#49	Bunker Hill	100.0% diverse	1,305
#50	Burnt Prairie	100.0% diverse	92

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the most diverse in Illinois?

Adair ranks #1 for most diverse cities in Illinois with a value of 100.0% diverse and a population of 148.

How many cities are ranked for most diverse cities in Illinois?

There are 50 cities ranked for most diverse cities in Illinois. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Illinois compare to other states for most diverse cities?

You can compare Illinois's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most diverse cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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