The map below shows majority race by area in Homewood, 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 Homewood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Homewood overall is black, making up 52.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 38.0%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 in Homewood
Self-Identified Race |
Homewood, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.0% |
Hispanic |
4.9% |
Black |
52.0% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Homewood, IL
The map below shows diversity in Homewood. 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.
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Homewood Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Homewood is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Homewood's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Homewood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.