The map below shows majority race by area in 20779, 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 20779 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in 20779 overall is white, making up 93.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 2.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
20779, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.1% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
20779, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.1% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 20779, MD
The map below shows diversity in 20779. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
20779 Diversity Score
45
With a diversity score of 45 out of 100, 20779 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 20779's proper boundaries is to the east of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of 20779.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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