Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

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

Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Chattanooga overall is black, making up 47.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 43.7%. 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 central 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 Chattanooga
Race
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Population
White
43.7%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
47.9%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Population
White
43.7%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
47.9%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Chattanooga. 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.

Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Chattanooga Diversity Score

31

With a diversity score of 31 out of 100, Downtown Chattanooga is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Chattanooga's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown Chattanooga.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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