The map below shows majority race by area in Madison Area, 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 Madison Area racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Madison Area overall is black, making up 51.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.1%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
14.1% |
Hispanic |
20.1% |
Black |
51.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
14.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
14.1% |
Hispanic |
20.1% |
Black |
51.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
14.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
The map below shows diversity in Madison Area. 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
Madison Area Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Madison Area is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Madison Area's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Madison Area.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Fuller Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Heritage Hill, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- South East End, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Roosevelt Park, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Heartside-Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
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