Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Elgin, IL

The map below shows majority race by area in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

South Elgin, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Elgin overall is white, making up 62.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.4%. 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 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 in South Elgin
Race
South Elgin, IL Population
White
62.4%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
6.0%
Asian
6.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Elgin, IL Population
White
62.4%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
6.0%
Asian
6.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Elgin, IL

The map below shows diversity in South Elgin. 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.

South Elgin, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Elgin Diversity Score

92

With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, South Elgin is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within South Elgin's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of South Elgin.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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