Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Forestdale, Hammond, IN

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

Forestdale, Hammond, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Forestdale overall is white, making up 42.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 30.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Forestdale
Race
Forestdale, Hammond, IN Population
White
42.9%
Hispanic
22.7%
Black
30.2%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.4%
Other
1.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Forestdale, Hammond, IN Population
White
42.9%
Hispanic
22.7%
Black
30.2%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.4%
Other
1.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forestdale, Hammond, IN

The map below shows diversity in Forestdale. 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.

Forestdale, Hammond, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Forestdale Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Forestdale is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Forestdale's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Forestdale.

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

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