The map below shows majority race by area in Avalon Park, 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 Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Avalon Park overall is black, making up 92.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 5.5%. 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 south 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 |
Avalon Park, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.5% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
92.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Avalon Park, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.5% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
92.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Avalon Park, Chicago, IL
The map below shows diversity in Avalon Park. 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.
Diversity Score
Avalon Park Diversity Score
4
With a diversity score of 4 out of 100, Avalon Park is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Avalon Park's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Avalon Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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