The map below shows majority race by area in East Canaan, 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 East Canaan racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Canaan overall is white, making up 87.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
East Canaan, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.9% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Canaan, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.9% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Canaan, CT
The map below shows diversity in East Canaan. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
East Canaan Diversity Score
45
With a diversity score of 45 out of 100, East Canaan is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within East Canaan's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of East Canaan.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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