The map below shows majority race by area in Will 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 Will County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Will County overall is white, making up 61.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Will County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
17.6% |
Black |
12.0% |
Asian |
5.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Will County, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
17.6% |
Black |
12.0% |
Asian |
5.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Will County, IL
The map below shows diversity in Will 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
Will County Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Will County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Will County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Will County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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