Summary of PUNS by Race & Hispanic/Latino Origin

Updated 7/8/2025

Note: 

  • % of 2010 Illinois Census is those presumed to have Developmental Disabilities

PUNS by Race

RACE % of IL Census Active PUNS % OF PUNS
White 71.53% 11973 70.53%
African American 14.55% 2857 16.83%
Indian/Eskimo 0.34% 51 0.30%
Asian 4.57% 1181 6.96%
Pacific Islander 0.03% 29 0.17%
Unknown 6.71% 889 5.23%
Totals: 16975

PUNS by Hispanic/Latino Origin

Ethnic Group % of IL Census Active PUNS % OF PUNS
Not Hispanic 87.70% 13516 79.62%
Mexican 9.20% 2424 14.28%
Puerto Rican 1.30% 181 1.07%
Cuban 0.10% 11 0.06%
Central/South American Not Available 70 0.41%
Other Hispanic 1.70% 309 1.82%
Unknown 464 2.73%
Totals: 16975