The map below shows majority race by area in Lane-Wooster, 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 Lane-Wooster racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lane-Wooster overall is black, making up 65.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 18.2%. There are more black people in the east 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 |
Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.2% |
Hispanic |
8.9% |
Black |
65.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.2% |
Hispanic |
8.9% |
Black |
65.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH
The map below shows diversity in Lane-Wooster. 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
Lane-Wooster Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Lane-Wooster is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lane-Wooster's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Lane-Wooster.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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