The map below shows majority race by area in Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chicago Heights overall is black, making up 39.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.4%. There are more black people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Chicago Heights, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.7% |
Hispanic |
31.4% |
Black |
39.8% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chicago Heights, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.7% |
Hispanic |
31.4% |
Black |
39.8% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chicago Heights, IL
The map below shows diversity in Chicago Heights. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chicago Heights Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Chicago Heights is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Chicago Heights's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Chicago Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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