The map below shows majority race by area in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Garfield Heights overall is black, making up 53.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 37.5%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Garfield Heights, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.5% |
Hispanic |
4.9% |
Black |
53.9% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Garfield Heights, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.5% |
Hispanic |
4.9% |
Black |
53.9% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Garfield Heights, OH
The map below shows diversity in Garfield Heights. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Garfield Heights Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Garfield Heights is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Garfield Heights's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Garfield Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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