The map below shows majority race by area in Old Town, 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 Old Town racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Old Town overall is white, making up 87.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 7.6%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Old Town, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.5% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
7.6% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Old Town, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.5% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
7.6% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Old Town, ME
The map below shows diversity in Old Town. 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
Old Town Diversity Score
42
With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, Old Town is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Old Town's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Old Town.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
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- Indian Island Penobscot Indian Reservation, ME: more diverse
- Glenburn Center, ME: less diverse
- Eddington, ME: more diverse
- Costigan, ME: less diverse
- East Eddington, ME: less diverse
- Greenbush, ME: more diverse
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