The map below shows majority race by area in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Great Lakes overall is white, making up 40.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Great Lakes, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.4% |
Hispanic |
21.9% |
Black |
16.2% |
Asian |
8.6% |
Native American |
4.9% |
Other |
8.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Great Lakes, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.4% |
Hispanic |
21.9% |
Black |
16.2% |
Asian |
8.6% |
Native American |
4.9% |
Other |
8.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Great Lakes, IL
The map below shows diversity in Great Lakes. 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
Great Lakes Diversity Score
100
With a diversity score of 100 out of 100, Great Lakes is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Great Lakes's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Great Lakes.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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