The map below shows majority race by area in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Des Plaines overall is white, making up 45.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.5%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Des Plaines, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.9% |
Hispanic |
31.5% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
15.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Des Plaines, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.9% |
Hispanic |
31.5% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
15.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Des Plaines, IL
The map below shows diversity in Des Plaines. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Des Plaines Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Des Plaines is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Des Plaines's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Des Plaines.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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