Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

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

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Chestnut Hill overall is white, making up 70.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.6%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. 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 in Chestnut Hill
Race
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
17.6%
Asian
4.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
17.6%
Asian
4.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows diversity in Chestnut Hill. 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.

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Chestnut Hill Diversity Score

41

With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Chestnut Hill is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Chestnut Hill's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Chestnut Hill.

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

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