The map below shows majority race by area in Jefferson Park, 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 Jefferson Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Jefferson Park overall is white, making up 56.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.0% |
Hispanic |
23.3% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
14.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.0% |
Hispanic |
23.3% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
14.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
The map below shows diversity in Jefferson Park. 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
Jefferson Park Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Jefferson Park is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Jefferson Park's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Jefferson Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Norwood Park, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Grayland, Chicago, IL: less diverse
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