The map below shows majority race by area in 62246, 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 62246 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 62246 overall is white, making up 81.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
62246, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.6% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
10.9% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
0.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
62246, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.6% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
10.9% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
0.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 62246, IL
The map below shows diversity in 62246. 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
62246 Diversity Score
57
With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, 62246 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 62246's proper boundaries is to the central of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of 62246.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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