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

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

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

The majority race in Downtown Memphis overall is black, making up 63.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.6%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Memphis
Race
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN Population
White
29.6%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
63.1%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN Population
White
29.6%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
63.1%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Memphis. 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 Memphis, Memphis, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Memphis Diversity Score

24

With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Downtown Memphis is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Memphis's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Memphis.

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

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