The map below shows majority race by area in North 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 North East racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in North East overall is white, making up 85.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
North East, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.3% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North East, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.3% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North East, MD
The map below shows diversity in North 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
North East Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, North East is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within North East's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of North East.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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