The map below shows majority race by area in Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Woodlawn overall is black, making up 83.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 7.6%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
7.6% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
83.0% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Population |
|---|---|
White |
7.6% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
83.0% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Woodlawn, Chicago, IL
The map below shows diversity in Woodlawn. 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
Woodlawn Diversity Score
22
With a diversity score of 22 out of 100, Woodlawn is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Woodlawn's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Woodlawn.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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