Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bowie, MD

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

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

The majority race in Bowie overall is black, making up 63.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.0%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Bowie
Race
Bowie, MD Population
White
21.0%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
63.7%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bowie, MD Population
White
21.0%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
63.7%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bowie, MD

The map below shows diversity in Bowie. 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.

Bowie, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Bowie Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Bowie is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Bowie's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Bowie.

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

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