Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Melrose Park overall is black, making up 66.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.5%. There are more black people in the northeast 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 in Melrose Park
Race
Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL Population
White
6.8%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
66.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL Population
White
6.8%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
66.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The map below shows diversity in Melrose Park. 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.

Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Melrose Park Diversity Score

49

With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Melrose Park is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Melrose Park's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Melrose Park.

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

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