The map below shows majority race by area in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Long Beach overall is white, making up 88.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Long Beach, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.2% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
2.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Long Beach, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.2% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
2.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Long Beach, MD
The map below shows diversity in Long Beach. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Long Beach Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Long Beach is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Long Beach's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Long Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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