The map below shows majority race by area in Kent Heights, 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 Kent Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kent Heights overall is white, making up 71.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Kent Heights, East Providence, RI Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
7.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Kent Heights, East Providence, RI Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
7.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kent Heights, East Providence, RI
The map below shows diversity in Kent Heights. 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
Kent Heights Diversity Score
50
With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Kent Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Kent Heights's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Kent Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Ingrams Corner, East Providence, RI: less diverse
- Six Corners, East Providence, RI: less diverse
- Fox Point, Providence, RI: more diverse
- Washington Park, Providence, RI: more diverse
- Edgewood, Cranston, RI: more diverse
- Kent Corner, Riverside, RI: less diverse
- Lower South Providence, Providence, RI: less diverse
- College Hill, Providence, RI: more diverse
- Upper South Providence, Providence, RI: more diverse
- Elmwood, Providence, RI: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Sharon Heights, Menlo Park, CA: more diverse
- Forest Glen, Arlington, VA: more diverse
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- Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL: less diverse
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- Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA: less diverse
- Bywater, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH: more diverse
- Brooklands Park, Rochester Hills, MI: less diverse
- Clarksville, Austin, TX: less diverse