Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL

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

Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Rockford overall is white, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.7%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Downtown Rockford
Race
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
37.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
37.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Rockford. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Rockford Diversity Score

57

With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, Downtown Rockford is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Rockford's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Downtown Rockford.

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

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