Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

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

Gold Coast, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Gold Coast overall is white, making up 81.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 6.9%. 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 southwest 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 Gold Coast
Race
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL Population
White
81.5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
3.0%
Asian
6.9%
Native American
0.8%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL Population
White
81.5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
3.0%
Asian
6.9%
Native American
0.8%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in Gold Coast. 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.

Gold Coast, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Gold Coast Diversity Score

23

With a diversity score of 23 out of 100, Gold Coast is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Gold Coast's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Gold Coast.

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

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