The map below shows majority race by area in Cooper Park, 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 Cooper Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Cooper Park overall is white, making up 71.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.6%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Cooper Park, Milwaukee, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
8.2% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Cooper Park, Milwaukee, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
8.2% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cooper Park, Milwaukee, WI
The map below shows diversity in Cooper Park. 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
Cooper Park Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Cooper Park is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Cooper Park's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Cooper Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Lindsay Park, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Saint Joseph, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Uptown, Milwaukee, WI: more diverse
- Grasslyn Manor, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI: more diverse
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