The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Detroit, 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 Detroit 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 Detroit overall is white, making up 46.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Detroit, Detroit, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.6% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
35.8% |
Asian |
9.2% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.6% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
35.8% |
Asian |
9.2% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Detroit. 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 Detroit Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Downtown Detroit is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Detroit's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Downtown Detroit.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Wayne State, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Woodbridge, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Core City, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Islandview, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- New Center, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI: less diverse
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