The map below shows majority race by area in Canton, 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 Canton racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Canton overall is white, making up 79.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 6.9%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Canton, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.5% |
Hispanic |
6.9% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Canton, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.5% |
Hispanic |
6.9% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Canton, Baltimore, MD
The map below shows diversity in Canton. 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
Canton Diversity Score
33
With a diversity score of 33 out of 100, Canton is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Canton's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Canton.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Fells Point, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Locust Point, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
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- Hopkins-Middle East, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Jonestown, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Bayview Area, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Berea, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Riverside, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
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