The map below shows majority race by area in Illinois, 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 Illinois racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Illinois overall is white, making up 62.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Illinois Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.4% |
Hispanic |
15.6% |
Black |
13.1% |
Asian |
6.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Illinois Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.4% |
Hispanic |
15.6% |
Black |
13.1% |
Asian |
6.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Illinois
The map below shows diversity in Illinois. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Illinois Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Illinois is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Illinois's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Illinois.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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