The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Lorain, 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 Lorain 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 Lorain overall is white, making up 53.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.9%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Downtown Lorain, Lorain, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.5% |
Hispanic |
17.7% |
Black |
20.9% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Lorain, Lorain, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.5% |
Hispanic |
17.7% |
Black |
20.9% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Lorain, Lorain, OH
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Lorain. 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 Lorain Diversity Score
71
With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Downtown Lorain is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Lorain's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Downtown Lorain.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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