The map below shows majority race by area in Brookland, 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 Brookland racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Brookland overall is black, making up 46.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 34.7%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Brookland, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.7% |
Hispanic |
11.3% |
Black |
46.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Brookland, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.7% |
Hispanic |
11.3% |
Black |
46.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Brookland, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Brookland. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Brookland Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Brookland is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Brookland's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Brookland.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Brentwood, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Woodridge, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Michigan Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Stadium-Armory, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
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- Viola, Monsey, NY: less diverse
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- Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA: less diverse
- Bay Colony, League City, TX: less diverse
- Glendale, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Town and Country North, Cockeysville, MD: more diverse