Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

The map below shows majority race by area in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lafayette Park overall is black, making up 55.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.3%. There are more black people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 in Lafayette Park
Race
Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI Population
White
30.3%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
55.5%
Asian
11.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI Population
White
30.3%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
55.5%
Asian
11.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

The map below shows diversity in Lafayette 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.

Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lafayette Park Diversity Score

59

With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Lafayette Park is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lafayette Park's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Lafayette Park.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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