The map below shows majority race by area in the Grand Rapids area, 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 Grand Rapids racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Grand Rapids overall is white, making up 78.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 Grand Rapids
Self-Identified Race |
Grand Rapids, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.9% |
Hispanic |
8.7% |
Black |
5.9% |
Asian |
2.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Grand Rapids, MI
The map below shows diversity in Grand Rapids. 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.
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Grand Rapids Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Grand Rapids is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Grand Rapids area's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Grand Rapids.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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