Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Akron, 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 Downtown Akron racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Downtown Akron, Akron, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Akron overall is black, making up 52.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.0%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in Downtown Akron

 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Population
White
39.0%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
52.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Akron. 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.

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