The map below shows majority race by area in Near 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 Near West Side racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Near West Side overall is white, making up 38.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Near West Side, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.5% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
33.6% |
Asian |
14.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Near West Side, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.5% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
33.6% |
Asian |
14.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Near West Side, Chicago, IL
The map below shows diversity in Near 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Near West Side Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Near West Side is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Near West Side's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Near West Side.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more diverse
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- West Town, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: more diverse
- Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Loop, Chicago, IL: less diverse
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- South End, Boston, MA: less diverse