The map below shows majority race by area in Oakland Beach, 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 Oakland Beach racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Oakland Beach overall is white, making up 75.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI Population |
|---|---|
White |
75.3% |
Hispanic |
15.0% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI Population |
|---|---|
White |
75.3% |
Hispanic |
15.0% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI
The map below shows diversity in Oakland Beach. 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
Oakland Beach Diversity Score
28
With a diversity score of 28 out of 100, Oakland Beach is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Oakland Beach's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Oakland Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Auburn, Cranston, RI: more diverse
- Kent Corner, Riverside, RI: less diverse
- Edgewood, Cranston, RI: more diverse
- South Elmwood, Providence, RI: more diverse
- River Point, West Warwick, RI: less diverse
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