The map below shows majority race by area in Deering, 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 Deering racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Deering overall is white, making up 92.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 4.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Deering, Portland, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.2% |
Hispanic |
1.2% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Deering, Portland, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.2% |
Hispanic |
1.2% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Deering, Portland, ME
The map below shows diversity in Deering. 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
Deering Diversity Score
8
With a diversity score of 8 out of 100, Deering is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Deering's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Deering.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Rosemont, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME: less diverse
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- North Deering, Portland, ME: more diverse
- Downtown, Portland, ME: more diverse
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