The map below shows majority race by area in Miami Beach, 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 Miami Beach racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Miami Beach overall is white, making up 47.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 43.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Miami Beach, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.9% |
Hispanic |
43.5% |
Black |
4.0% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Miami Beach, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.9% |
Hispanic |
43.5% |
Black |
4.0% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Miami Beach, FL
The map below shows diversity in Miami Beach. 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
Miami Beach Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Miami Beach is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Miami Beach's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Miami Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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