Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Chillum, MD

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

Chillum, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Chillum overall is black, making up 45.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 44.1%. There are more black people in the northeast 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 Chillum
Race
Chillum, MD Population
White
6.3%
Hispanic
44.1%
Black
45.2%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Chillum, MD Population
White
6.3%
Hispanic
44.1%
Black
45.2%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chillum, MD

The map below shows diversity in Chillum. 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.

Chillum, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Chillum Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Chillum is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Chillum's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Chillum.

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

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