The map below shows majority race by area in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Knoxville overall is white, making up 43.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 39.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.8% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
39.7% |
Asian |
8.1% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.8% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
39.7% |
Asian |
8.1% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA
The map below shows diversity in Knoxville. 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
Knoxville Diversity Score
49
With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Knoxville is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Knoxville's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Knoxville.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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