The map below shows majority race by area in Grosse Pointe Woods, 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 Grosse Pointe Woods racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Grosse Pointe Woods overall is white, making up 89.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 4.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.4% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.4% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
The map below shows diversity in Grosse Pointe Woods. 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
Grosse Pointe Woods Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Grosse Pointe Woods is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Grosse Pointe Woods's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Grosse Pointe Woods.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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