The map below shows majority race by area in the Chicago area, 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 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 overall is white, making up 53.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. 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 in Chicago
Self-Identified Race |
Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.1% |
Hispanic |
20.7% |
Black |
15.2% |
Asian |
8.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chicago, IL
The map below shows diversity in Chicago. 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.
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Chicago Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Chicago is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Chicago area's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Chicago.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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