Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Biddeford, ME

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

Biddeford, ME map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Biddeford overall is white, making up 91.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 3.0%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Biddeford
Race
Biddeford, ME Population
White
91.3%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
0.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Biddeford, ME Population
White
91.3%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
0.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Biddeford, ME

The map below shows diversity in Biddeford. 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.

Biddeford, ME map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Biddeford Diversity Score

44

With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, Biddeford is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Biddeford's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Biddeford.

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

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