Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL

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

Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Avalon Highlands overall is black, making up 95.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.1%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 in Avalon Highlands
Race
Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL Population
White
0.9%
Hispanic
1.3%
Black
95.5%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL Population
White
0.9%
Hispanic
1.3%
Black
95.5%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in Avalon Highlands. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Avalon Highlands Diversity Score

2

With a diversity score of 2 out of 100, Avalon Highlands is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Avalon Highlands's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Avalon Highlands.

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

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