The map below shows majority race by area in Delaware City, 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 Delaware City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Delaware City overall is white, making up 79.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
Delaware City, DE Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.4% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Delaware City, DE Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.4% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Delaware City, DE
The map below shows diversity in Delaware City. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Delaware City Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Delaware City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Delaware City's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Delaware City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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