The map below shows majority race by area in District 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 District 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 District Heights overall is black, making up 88.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.6%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
District Heights, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.8% |
Hispanic |
5.6% |
Black |
88.7% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
District Heights, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.8% |
Hispanic |
5.6% |
Black |
88.7% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for District Heights, MD
The map below shows diversity in District 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
District Heights Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, District Heights is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within District Heights's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of District Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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