Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Englewood, Chicago, IL

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

West Englewood, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Englewood overall is black, making up 85.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.5%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 West Englewood
Race
West Englewood, Chicago, IL Population
White
1.1%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
85.9%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Englewood, Chicago, IL Population
White
1.1%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
85.9%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Englewood, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in West Englewood. 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.

West Englewood, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Englewood Diversity Score

7

With a diversity score of 7 out of 100, West Englewood is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Englewood's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Englewood.

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

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