Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI

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

Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Elmwood Park overall is black, making up 92.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 4.4%. There are more black people in the central 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 in Elmwood Park
Race
Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI Population
White
4.4%
Hispanic
0.2%
Black
92.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI Population
White
4.4%
Hispanic
0.2%
Black
92.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI

The map below shows diversity in Elmwood Park. 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.

Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Elmwood Park Diversity Score

5

With a diversity score of 5 out of 100, Elmwood Park is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Elmwood Park's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Elmwood Park.

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

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