The map below shows majority race by area in Govans, 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 Govans racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Govans overall is black, making up 86.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 8.8%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Govans, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
8.8% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
86.4% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Govans, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
8.8% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
86.4% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Govans, Baltimore, MD
The map below shows diversity in Govans. 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
Govans Diversity Score
9
With a diversity score of 9 out of 100, Govans is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Govans's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Govans.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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