Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Philadelphia County, PA

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

Philadelphia County, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Philadelphia County overall is black, making up 37.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 36.7%. There are more black people in the north areas of the county. 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 Philadelphia County
Race
Philadelphia County, PA Population
White
36.7%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
37.7%
Asian
7.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Philadelphia County, PA Population
White
36.7%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
37.7%
Asian
7.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Philadelphia County, PA

The map below shows diversity in Philadelphia County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Philadelphia County, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Philadelphia County Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Philadelphia County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Philadelphia County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Philadelphia County.

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

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