The map below shows majority race by area in East Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale overall is hispanic, making up 51.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.8%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Riverdale, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.8% |
Hispanic |
51.9% |
Black |
33.8% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Riverdale, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.8% |
Hispanic |
51.9% |
Black |
33.8% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Riverdale, MD
The map below shows diversity in East Riverdale. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
East Riverdale Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, East Riverdale is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within East Riverdale's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of East Riverdale.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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