The Hyde Park community is one of the most racially diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. As of 2010, City-Data K, stated that the population of the neighborhood was 25,681. The populace consist of White 46.7%, Black 30.4%, Asian 12.4%, Hispanic 6.3%, Other 4.1%. The community is considered a melting pot as fas as a hetorogeneous society coming together as a whole with a common culture. There are significant differences between the racial demographics of the Hyde Park south of 55th street and Hyde Park north of 55th street. Residents south of 55th are predominatly White and Asian with very little Blacks. On the other hand, the area north of 55th African Americans make up half the population. After speaking with Erica, Jacob, and various residents
