The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Royal Oak overall is white, making up 87.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.7% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.7% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Royal Oak. 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 Royal Oak Diversity Score
16
With a diversity score of 16 out of 100, Downtown Royal Oak is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Royal Oak's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Downtown Royal Oak.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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