Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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

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

The majority race in North Lawndale overall is black, making up 82.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.9%. There are more black people in the west 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 in North Lawndale
Race
North Lawndale, Chicago, IL Population
White
4.1%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
82.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
North Lawndale, Chicago, IL Population
White
4.1%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
82.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in North 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.

North Lawndale, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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North Lawndale Diversity Score

13

With a diversity score of 13 out of 100, North Lawndale is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within North Lawndale's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of North Lawndale.

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

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