The map below shows majority race by area in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bemidji overall is white, making up 79.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 8.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as other 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 Bemidji
Self-Identified Race |
Bemidji, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.7% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
1.3% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
6.5% |
Other |
8.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bemidji, MN
The map below shows diversity in Bemidji. 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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Bemidji Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Bemidji is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Bemidji's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Bemidji.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.