The map below shows majority race by area in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Rock Island overall is white, making up 63.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.3%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Rock Island, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.8% |
Hispanic |
12.4% |
Black |
15.3% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rock Island, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.8% |
Hispanic |
12.4% |
Black |
15.3% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rock Island, IL
The map below shows diversity in Rock Island. 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
Rock Island Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Rock Island is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Rock Island's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Rock Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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