The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Erie, 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 Erie 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 Erie overall is white, making up 67.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Erie, Erie, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.5% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
16.9% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.5% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
16.9% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Erie, Erie, PA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Erie. 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 Erie Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Downtown Erie is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Erie's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown Erie.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East Erie, Erie, PA: more diverse
- Little Italy, Erie, PA: more diverse
- Bayfront, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Central Eastside, Erie, PA: more diverse
- West Side Squires, Erie, PA: more diverse
- Marvintown, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Southeast Erie, Erie, PA: less diverse
- South East Hills, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Robbins Blass, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Belle Valley, Erie, PA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Belle Glade, Belle Glade, FL: less diverse
- Arnold Heights, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
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- Buckingham Park, Willingboro, NJ: less diverse
- Clanton Park-Roseland, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Downtown Pomona, Pomona, CA: more diverse
- Isle of Palms, Jacksonville Beach, FL: less diverse
- Bellalago, Kissimmee, FL: more diverse
- Kabrich Crescent, Blacksburg, VA: less diverse
- Lakeview Terrace, Kansas City, MO: more diverse