Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 21042, MD

The map below shows majority race by area in 21042, 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 21042 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

21042, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in 21042 overall is white, making up 57.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 29.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the zip. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 21042
Race
21042, MD Population
White
57.4%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
4.9%
Asian
29.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
21042, MD Population
White
57.4%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
4.9%
Asian
29.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 21042, MD

The map below shows diversity in 21042. 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.

21042, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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21042 Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, 21042 is much more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 21042's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of 21042.

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

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