Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL

The map below shows majority race by area in Historic West-Side, 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 Historic West-Side racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Multiple/Other
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Historic West-Side overall is white, making up 85.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 7.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in Historic West-Side
Race
Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL Population
White
85.0%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
7.0%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL Population
White
85.0%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
7.0%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL

The map below shows diversity in Historic West-Side. 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.

Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Historic West-Side Diversity Score

13

With a diversity score of 13 out of 100, Historic West-Side is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Historic West-Side's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Historic West-Side.

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

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