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.
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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 |
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.0% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
52.6% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Downtown Akron Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, Downtown Akron is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Akron's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown Akron.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Summit Lake, Akron, OH: less diverse
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: more diverse
- South Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Middlebury, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: less diverse
- West Akron, Akron, OH: less diverse
- East Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Firestone Park, Akron, OH: less diverse
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- Medical District, Memphis, TN: less diverse
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- Creekstone, Kennewick, WA: less diverse