The map below shows majority race by area in the Melbourne 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 Melbourne racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Melbourne overall is white, making up 74.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Melbourne, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.2% |
Hispanic |
10.5% |
Black |
8.1% |
Asian |
2.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Melbourne, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.2% |
Hispanic |
10.5% |
Black |
8.1% |
Asian |
2.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Melbourne, FL
The map below shows diversity in Melbourne. 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
Melbourne Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Melbourne is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Melbourne area's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Melbourne.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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