Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Boone County, IL

The map below shows majority race by area in Boone County, 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 Boone County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Boone County, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Boone County overall is white, making up 73.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Boone County
Race
Boone County, IL Population
White
73.6%
Hispanic
21.0%
Black
2.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Boone County, IL Population
White
73.6%
Hispanic
21.0%
Black
2.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Boone County, IL

The map below shows diversity in Boone County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Boone County, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Boone County Diversity Score

62

With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Boone County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Boone County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Boone County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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