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

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

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

The majority race in West Town overall is white, making up 58.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.6%. There are more white people in the east 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 Town
Race
West Town, Chicago, IL Population
White
58.3%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
9.5%
Asian
6.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Town, Chicago, IL Population
White
58.3%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
9.5%
Asian
6.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Town, Chicago, IL

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

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West Town Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, West Town is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Town's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Town.

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

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