The map below shows majority race by area in Rapids City, 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 Rapids City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Rapids City overall is white, making up 86.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.4%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as other 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 |
Rapids City, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.4% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
2.4% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rapids City, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.4% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
2.4% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rapids City, IL
The map below shows diversity in Rapids City. 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
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No diversity
Rapids City Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Rapids City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Rapids City's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Rapids City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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