The map below shows majority race by area in Leaf River, 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 Leaf River racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Leaf River overall is white, making up 89.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.7%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Leaf River, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.8% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Leaf River, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.8% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Leaf River, IL
The map below shows diversity in Leaf River. 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
Leaf River Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Leaf River is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Leaf River's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Leaf River.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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