The map below shows majority race by area in Chinatown, 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 Chinatown racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chinatown overall is white, making up 41.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 33.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.0% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
13.2% |
Asian |
33.7% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.0% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
13.2% |
Asian |
33.7% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Chinatown. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chinatown Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Chinatown is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Chinatown's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Chinatown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- City Center East, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- City Center West, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
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- Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA: more diverse
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
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- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: less diverse