The map below shows majority race by area in Lower Northwood, 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 Northwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Lower Northwood overall is black, making up 71.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 16.1%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.1% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
71.4% |
Asian |
3.2% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.1% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
71.4% |
Asian |
3.2% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
The map below shows diversity in Lower Northwood. 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
Lower Northwood Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Lower Northwood is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower Northwood's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lower Northwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Govans, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Ednor Gardens-Lakeside, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Lauraville, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Chinquapin Park-Belvedere, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Midway-Coldstream, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Homeland, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Waltherson, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Charles Village, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
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