Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

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

Near North Side, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Near North Side overall is white, making up 63.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 16.8%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Near North Side
Race
Near North Side, Chicago, IL Population
White
63.6%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
9.7%
Asian
16.8%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Near North Side, Chicago, IL Population
White
63.6%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
9.7%
Asian
16.8%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Near North Side, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in Near North 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.

Near North Side, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Near North Side Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Near North Side is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Near North Side's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Near North Side.

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

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