The map below shows majority race by area in University City, 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 University City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in University City overall is white, making up 52.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.1%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
University City, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.9% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
25.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
University City, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.9% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
25.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for University City, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in University City. 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
University City Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, University City is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within University City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of University City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- City Center West, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Belmont, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Point Breeze-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
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