The map below shows majority race by area in Forest Glen, 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 Forest Glen racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Forest Glen overall is white, making up 58.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 14.3%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 |
Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.9% |
Hispanic |
6.3% |
Black |
10.1% |
Asian |
10.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
14.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.9% |
Hispanic |
6.3% |
Black |
10.1% |
Asian |
10.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
14.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD
The map below shows diversity in Forest Glen. 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
Forest Glen Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Forest Glen is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Forest Glen's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Forest Glen.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Hillandale, Silver Spring, MD: more diverse
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