The map below shows majority race by area in Little Italy, 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 Little Italy racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Little Italy overall is white, making up 62.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.3%. 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 northeast 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 |
Little Italy, Erie, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.5% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
1.5% |
Other |
11.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Little Italy, Erie, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.5% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
1.5% |
Other |
11.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Little Italy, Erie, PA
The map below shows diversity in Little Italy. 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
Little Italy Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Little Italy is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Little Italy's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Little Italy.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Downtown Erie, Erie, PA: less diverse
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- Bayfront, Erie, PA: less diverse
- East Erie, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Central Eastside, Erie, PA: more diverse
- Robbins Blass, Erie, PA: less diverse
- South East Hills, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Southeast Erie, Erie, PA: less diverse
- Belle Valley, Erie, PA: less diverse
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