The map below shows majority race by area in Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mount Airy overall is black, making up 58.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.0%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.0% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
58.3% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.0% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
58.3% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Mount Airy. 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
Mount Airy Diversity Score
34
With a diversity score of 34 out of 100, Mount Airy is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mount Airy's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Mount Airy.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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