The map below shows majority race by area in North Laurel, 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 Laurel 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 Laurel overall is white, making up 39.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Laurel, Scaggsville, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.9% |
Hispanic |
7.9% |
Black |
25.5% |
Asian |
18.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.9% |
Hispanic |
7.9% |
Black |
25.5% |
Asian |
18.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD
The map below shows diversity in North Laurel. 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
North Laurel Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, North Laurel is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within North Laurel's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of North Laurel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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