The map below shows majority race by area in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Ellicott City overall is white, making up 53.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 27.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 Ellicott City
Self-Identified Race |
Ellicott City, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.5% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
8.4% |
Asian |
27.7% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
5.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ellicott City, MD
The map below shows diversity in Ellicott City. 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.
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Ellicott City Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Ellicott City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Ellicott City's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Ellicott City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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