Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

The map below shows majority race by area in Lower East Side, 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 Lower East Side racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lower East Side overall is white, making up 71.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Lower East Side
Race
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI Population
White
71.9%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
9.9%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI Population
White
71.9%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
9.9%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

The map below shows diversity in Lower East Side. 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.

Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lower East Side Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Lower East Side is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower East Side's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lower East Side.

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

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