Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Near East, Columbus, OH

The map below shows majority race by area in Near East, 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 Near East racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Near East, Columbus, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Near East overall is black, making up 52.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 37.2%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 Near East
Race
Near East, Columbus, OH Population
White
37.2%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
52.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Near East, Columbus, OH Population
White
37.2%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
52.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Near East, Columbus, OH

The map below shows diversity in Near East. 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.

Near East, Columbus, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Near East Diversity Score

43

With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Near East is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Near East's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Near East.

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

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