The map below shows majority race by area in Columbia Center, 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 Columbia Center racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Columbia Center overall is black, making up 42.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 30.5%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Columbia Center, Hammond, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.1% |
Hispanic |
30.5% |
Black |
42.6% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Columbia Center, Hammond, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.1% |
Hispanic |
30.5% |
Black |
42.6% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Columbia Center, Hammond, IN
The map below shows diversity in Columbia Center. 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
Columbia Center Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Columbia Center is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Columbia Center's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Columbia Center.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Hammond, Hammond, IN: more diverse
- Hollywood, Munster, IN: less diverse
- Forestdale, Hammond, IN: more diverse
- Fairmeadow, Munster, IN: less diverse
- Bernice, Lansing, IL: more diverse
- Central Hammond, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Turner-Meyn Park, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- North Hammond, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Pulaski Park, Hammond, IN: less diverse
- Brunswick, Gary, IN: less diverse
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