Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

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

Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Capitol Heights overall is black, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 7.7%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in Capitol Heights
Race
Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI Population
White
7.7%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
80.1%
Asian
7.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI Population
White
7.7%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
80.1%
Asian
7.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI

The map below shows diversity in Capitol Heights. 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.

Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Capitol Heights Diversity Score

22

With a diversity score of 22 out of 100, Capitol Heights is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Capitol Heights's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Capitol Heights.

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

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