The map below shows majority race by area in Erie County, 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 Erie County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Erie County overall is white, making up 83.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.9%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Erie County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.9% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
6.9% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Erie County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.9% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
6.9% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Erie County, OH
The map below shows diversity in Erie County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Erie County Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Erie County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Erie County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Erie County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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