Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

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

Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Schuylkill Southwest overall is white, making up 58.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Schuylkill Southwest
Race
Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA Population
White
58.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
25.9%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA Population
White
58.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
25.9%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows diversity in Schuylkill Southwest. 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.

Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Schuylkill Southwest Diversity Score

64

With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Schuylkill Southwest is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Schuylkill Southwest's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Schuylkill Southwest.

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

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