The map below shows majority race by area in Merrill 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 Merrill Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Merrill Park overall is black, making up 42.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.4%. 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 north 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 |
Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.5% |
Hispanic |
24.4% |
Black |
42.8% |
Asian |
13.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.5% |
Hispanic |
24.4% |
Black |
42.8% |
Asian |
13.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Merrill Park, Milwaukee, WI
The map below shows diversity in Merrill 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Merrill Park Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Merrill Park is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Merrill Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Merrill Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Kilbourn Town, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- Walker's Point, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
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