Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Cincinnati, OH

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

Cincinnati, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Cincinnati overall is white, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 in Cincinnati
Race
Cincinnati, OH Population
White
80.1%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
10.2%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Cincinnati, OH Population
White
80.1%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
10.2%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cincinnati, OH

The map below shows diversity in Cincinnati. 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.

Cincinnati, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Cincinnati Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Cincinnati is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Cincinnati area's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Cincinnati.

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

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