Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in East Cleveland, OH

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

East Cleveland, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in East Cleveland overall is black, making up 87.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 7.8%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 East Cleveland
Race
East Cleveland, OH Population
White
7.8%
Hispanic
1.0%
Black
87.7%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
2.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
East Cleveland, OH Population
White
7.8%
Hispanic
1.0%
Black
87.7%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
2.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Cleveland, OH

The map below shows diversity in East Cleveland. 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.

East Cleveland, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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East Cleveland Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, East Cleveland is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within East Cleveland's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of East Cleveland.

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

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