The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown, 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 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 overall is black, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 13.8%. There are more black people in the southeast 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 |
Downtown, Wilmington, DE Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.8% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
80.1% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown, Wilmington, DE Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.8% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
80.1% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown, Wilmington, DE
The map below shows diversity in Downtown. 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 Diversity Score
17
With a diversity score of 17 out of 100, Downtown is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Downtown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Cool Springs, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Browntown, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Hilltop, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Baynard Village, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Hedgeville, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- The Flats, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
- Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE: less diverse
- Highlands, Wilmington, DE: more diverse
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- North Park Riverside, San Bernardino, CA: more diverse
- Celina Main Street Historic District, Celina, OH: less diverse
- Eastland Park-Dixie Plantation, Lexington, KY: more diverse
- Tampa International Airport Area, Tampa, FL: more diverse
- Perrysburg Historic District, Perrysburg, OH: less diverse
- Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, FL: less diverse