The map below shows majority race by area in Mount Rainier, 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 Rainier 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 Rainier overall is black, making up 46.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 38.1%. There are more black people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Mount Rainier, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.6% |
Hispanic |
38.1% |
Black |
46.1% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mount Rainier, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.6% |
Hispanic |
38.1% |
Black |
46.1% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Rainier, MD
The map below shows diversity in Mount Rainier. 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
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Mount Rainier Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Mount Rainier is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mount Rainier's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Mount Rainier.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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