The map below shows majority race by area in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Ridgeland overall is white, making up 58.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 21.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.4% |
Hispanic |
9.5% |
Black |
21.8% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.4% |
Hispanic |
9.5% |
Black |
21.8% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL
The map below shows diversity in Ridgeland. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Ridgeland Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Ridgeland is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Ridgeland's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Ridgeland.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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