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

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

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

The majority race in West Ridge overall is white, making up 44.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Ridge
Race
West Ridge, Chicago, IL Population
White
44.7%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
11.2%
Asian
19.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Ridge, Chicago, IL Population
White
44.7%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
11.2%
Asian
19.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Ridge, Chicago, IL

The map below shows diversity in West Ridge. 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 Ridge, Chicago, IL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Ridge Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, West Ridge is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Ridge's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of West Ridge.

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

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