Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Upper Darby, PA

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

Upper Darby, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Upper Darby overall is black, making up 42.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.5%. There are more black people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 in Upper Darby
Race
Upper Darby, PA Population
White
24.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
42.3%
Asian
17.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Upper Darby, PA Population
White
24.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
42.3%
Asian
17.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper Darby, PA

The map below shows diversity in Upper Darby. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Upper Darby, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Upper Darby Diversity Score

99

With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Upper Darby is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Upper Darby's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Upper Darby.

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

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