List of Named Ethnic Enclaves in North American Cities

This is a list of ethnic enclaves in North American cities. An ethnic enclave in this context denotes an area primarily populated by a population with similar ethnic or racial background. It does not include LGBT communities. This list also includes historic examples which may no longer be an ethnic enclave.

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