The map below shows majority race by area in Macon County, 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 Macon County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Macon County overall is white, making up 76.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Macon County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.9% |
Hispanic |
2.7% |
Black |
14.4% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Macon County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.9% |
Hispanic |
2.7% |
Black |
14.4% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Macon County, IL
The map below shows diversity in Macon County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Macon County Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Macon County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Macon County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Macon County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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