The map below shows majority race by area in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Sheldon overall is white, making up 94.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as other 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 |
Sheldon, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.5% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Sheldon, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.5% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sheldon, IL
The map below shows diversity in Sheldon. 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
Sheldon Diversity Score
30
With a diversity score of 30 out of 100, Sheldon is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Sheldon's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Sheldon.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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