Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Cape Canaveral, FL

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

Cape Canaveral, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Cape Canaveral overall is white, making up 90.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.8%. There are more white people in the southwest 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 Cape Canaveral
Race
Cape Canaveral, FL Population
White
90.3%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
0.9%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Cape Canaveral, FL Population
White
90.3%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
0.9%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cape Canaveral, FL

The map below shows diversity in Cape Canaveral. 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.

Cape Canaveral, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Cape Canaveral Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Cape Canaveral is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Cape Canaveral's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Cape Canaveral.

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

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