Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN

The map below shows majority race by area in Martin Luther King, 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 Martin Luther King racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Martin Luther King overall is white, making up 76.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Martin Luther King
Race
Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN Population
White
76.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
15.7%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN Population
White
76.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
15.7%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN

The map below shows diversity in Martin Luther King. 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.

Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Martin Luther King Diversity Score

29

With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, Martin Luther King is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Martin Luther King's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Martin Luther King.

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

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