The map below shows majority race by area in Howard Park, 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 Howard Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Howard Park overall is black, making up 78.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 16.2%. 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 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 |
Howard Park, Gwynn Oak, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.2% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
78.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Howard Park, Gwynn Oak, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.2% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
78.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Howard Park, Gwynn Oak, MD
The map below shows diversity in Howard Park. 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
Howard Park Diversity Score
20
With a diversity score of 20 out of 100, Howard Park is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Howard Park's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Howard Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
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