The map below shows majority race by area in Midtown-Grand Rapids, 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 Midtown-Grand Rapids racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Midtown-Grand Rapids overall is white, making up 66.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Midtown-Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.4% |
Hispanic |
10.1% |
Black |
17.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Midtown-Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.4% |
Hispanic |
10.1% |
Black |
17.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Midtown-Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
The map below shows diversity in Midtown-Grand Rapids. 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
Midtown-Grand Rapids Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Midtown-Grand Rapids is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Midtown-Grand Rapids's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Midtown-Grand Rapids.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Heartside-Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI: more diverse
- Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI: more diverse
- South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI: more diverse
- Fuller Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI: more diverse
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