The map below shows majority race by area in Harper 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 Harper 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 Harper Woods overall is black, making up 61.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.3%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Harper Woods, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
31.3% |
Hispanic |
1.3% |
Black |
61.8% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Harper Woods, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
31.3% |
Hispanic |
1.3% |
Black |
61.8% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Harper Woods, MI
The map below shows diversity in Harper 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
Harper Woods Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Harper Woods is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Harper Woods's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Harper Woods.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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