The map below shows majority race by area in East Galesburg, 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 East Galesburg racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Galesburg overall is white, making up 84.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
East Galesburg, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
1.0% |
Black |
13.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Galesburg, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
1.0% |
Black |
13.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Galesburg, IL
The map below shows diversity in East Galesburg. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
East Galesburg Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, East Galesburg is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within East Galesburg's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of East Galesburg.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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