The map below shows majority race by area in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Milwaukee overall is white, making up 70.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. 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 in Milwaukee
Self-Identified Race |
Milwaukee, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.9% |
Hispanic |
9.9% |
Black |
12.5% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Milwaukee, WI
The map below shows diversity in Milwaukee. 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.
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Milwaukee Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Milwaukee is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Milwaukee area's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Milwaukee.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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