Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

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

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lower West Side overall is hispanic, making up 69.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 19.8%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in Lower West Side
Race
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Population
White
19.8%
Hispanic
69.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Population
White
19.8%
Hispanic
69.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in Lower West Side. 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.

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lower West Side Diversity Score

42

With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, Lower West Side is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower West Side's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Lower West Side.

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

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