Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Essex, Chicago, IL

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

Essex, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Essex overall is black, making up 92.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.4%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Essex
Race
Essex, Chicago, IL Population
White
2.9%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
92.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Essex, Chicago, IL Population
White
2.9%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
92.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Essex, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in Essex. 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.

Essex, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Essex Diversity Score

5

With a diversity score of 5 out of 100, Essex is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Essex's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Essex.

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

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