The map below shows majority race by area in 62205, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on 62205 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 62205 overall is black, making up 95.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 2.9%. There are more black people in the east areas of the zip. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
62205, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.2% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
95.1% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
62205, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.2% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
95.1% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 62205, IL
The map below shows diversity in 62205. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
62205 Diversity Score
13
With a diversity score of 13 out of 100, 62205 is much less diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 62205's proper boundaries is to the central of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of 62205.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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