The map below shows majority race by area in Firestone 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 Firestone Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Firestone Park overall is white, making up 68.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. 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 |
Firestone Park, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.7% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
18.0% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Firestone Park, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.7% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
18.0% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Firestone Park, Akron, OH
The map below shows diversity in Firestone 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Firestone Park Diversity Score
42
With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, Firestone Park is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Firestone Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Firestone Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- East Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Summit Lake, Akron, OH: less diverse
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Downtown Akron, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Kenmore, Akron, OH: less diverse
- Middlebury, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: more diverse
- Ellet, Akron, OH: less diverse
- Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH: less diverse
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- South Broad Street, Newark, NJ: more diverse
- South End, Burlington, VT: less diverse
- Washington Square, Syracuse, NY: more diverse
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Iron Triangle, Richmond, CA: less diverse