The map below shows majority race by area in Florida, 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 Florida racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Florida overall is white, making up 56.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Florida Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.1% |
Hispanic |
24.6% |
Black |
13.0% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Florida Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.1% |
Hispanic |
24.6% |
Black |
13.0% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Florida
The map below shows diversity in Florida. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Florida Diversity Score
75
With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Florida is more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within Florida's proper boundaries is to the central of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Florida.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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