The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Kent, 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 Kent racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Downtown Kent overall is white, making up 88.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Kent, Kent, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.4% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
6.0% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Kent, Kent, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.4% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
6.0% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Kent, Kent, OH
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Kent. 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
Downtown Kent Diversity Score
9
With a diversity score of 9 out of 100, Downtown Kent is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Kent's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Downtown Kent.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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