Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY

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

Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Mlk Park overall is black, making up 70.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.5%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Mlk Park
Race
Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY Population
White
1.3%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
70.7%
Asian
12.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY Population
White
1.3%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
70.7%
Asian
12.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY

The map below shows diversity in Mlk 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.

Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Mlk Park Diversity Score

38

With a diversity score of 38 out of 100, Mlk Park is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mlk Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Mlk Park.

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

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