The map below shows majority race by area in Dearborn 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 Dearborn Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Dearborn Heights overall is white, making up 82.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.1%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Dearborn Heights
Self-Identified Race |
Dearborn Heights, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.1% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
8.1% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dearborn Heights, MI
The map below shows diversity in Dearborn 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Dearborn Heights Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Dearborn Heights is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Dearborn Heights's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Dearborn Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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