The map below shows majority race by area in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lawndale overall is black, making up 33.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 26.3%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.5% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
33.9% |
Asian |
9.1% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.5% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
33.9% |
Asian |
9.1% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Lawndale. 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
Lawndale Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Lawndale is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lawndale's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lawndale.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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