Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Atlanta, GA

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Atlanta overall is white, making up 46.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 31.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Atlanta

 
Self-Identified Race
Atlanta, GA Population
White
46.4%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
31.7%
Asian
6.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Atlanta, GA

The map below shows diversity in Atlanta. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

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Atlanta Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Atlanta is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Atlanta area's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Atlanta.

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

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