The map below shows majority race by area in Oxon Hill, 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 Oxon Hill racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Oxon Hill overall is black, making up 68.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.6%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Oxon Hill, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.8% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
68.2% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Oxon Hill, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.8% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
68.2% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oxon Hill, MD
The map below shows diversity in Oxon Hill. 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
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Oxon Hill Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Oxon Hill is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Oxon Hill's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Oxon Hill.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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