The map below shows majority race by area in Vermilion County, 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 Vermilion County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Vermilion County overall is white, making up 76.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Vermilion County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.0% |
Hispanic |
5.4% |
Black |
16.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Vermilion County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.0% |
Hispanic |
5.4% |
Black |
16.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Vermilion County, IL
The map below shows diversity in Vermilion County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Vermilion County Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Vermilion County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Vermilion County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Vermilion County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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