Politics & Government
Census Shows Northbrook's Population Decreased
Results from the 2010 census show a drop in Northbrook's population, but increases in the number of Hispanic, Asian and African-American residents.
Northbrook is shrinking.
At least, that’s the verdict from the 2010 U.S. Census. Results released Tuesday show that Northbrook’s population diminished slightly, from 33,435 in 2000 to 33,170 in 2010.
The decrease in population was recorded despite Northbrook’s campaign to “Strive For 35”—35,000 residents, that is. A population of 35,000 residents is important, according to village officials, because it would qualify Northbrook for certain types of federal funding.
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While Northbrook’s population as a whole went down, the numbers of certain groups increased slightly. The number of residents who listed themselves as Hispanic or Latino increased by 34 percent, from 616 in 2000 to 828 in 2010, according to the Census Bureau. Meanwhile, the number of Asian residents increased 31 percent, from 2,958 to 3,875, and the number of African American residents increased 11 percent, from 190 to 210.
More detailed results can be found in the tables below. Data is pulled directly from the U.S. Census.
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Northbrook
Cook County
Illinois Total: 33,435 5,376,741 12,419,293 Population of one race: 33,113 5,240,518 12,184,277 White alone 29,830 3,025,760 9,125,471 Black or African American alone 190 1,405,361 1,876,875 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 13 15,496 31,006 Asian alone 2,958 260,170 423,603 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 3 2,561 4,610 Some other race alone 119 531,170 722,712 Population of two or more races: 322 136,223 235,016 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 616 1,071,740 1,530,262 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 24,908 3,978,922 9,173,842
Northbrook
Cook CountyIllinois Total: 33,170 5,194,675 12,830,632 Population of one race: 32,768 5,062,905 12,540,650 White alone 28,549 2,877,212 9,177,877 Black or African American alone 210 1,287,767 1,866,414 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 12 21,559 43,963 Asian alone 3,875 322,672 586,934 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 4 1,724 4,050 Some Other Race alone 118 551,971 861,412 Two or More Races: 402 131,770 289,982 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 828 1,244,762 2,027,578 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 25,361 3,962,395 9,701,453
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