The map below shows majority race by area in Calvert County, 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 Calvert County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Calvert County overall is white, making up 74.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.3%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Calvert County, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.9% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
13.3% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Calvert County, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.9% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
13.3% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Calvert County, MD
The map below shows diversity in Calvert County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Calvert County Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Calvert County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Calvert County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Calvert County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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