The map below shows majority race by area in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Glen Ellyn overall is white, making up 77.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 8.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Glen Ellyn, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.6% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Glen Ellyn, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.6% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Glen Ellyn, IL
The map below shows diversity in Glen Ellyn. 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
Glen Ellyn Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Glen Ellyn is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Glen Ellyn's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Glen Ellyn.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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