The map below shows majority race by area in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mount Prospect overall is white, making up 55.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.2%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Mount Prospect, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.0% |
Hispanic |
21.2% |
Black |
5.6% |
Asian |
15.6% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mount Prospect, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.0% |
Hispanic |
21.2% |
Black |
5.6% |
Asian |
15.6% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Prospect, IL
The map below shows diversity in Mount Prospect. 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
Mount Prospect Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Mount Prospect is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mount Prospect's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Mount Prospect.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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