The map below shows majority race by area in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Palm Bay overall is white, making up 58.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Palm Bay
Self-Identified Race |
Palm Bay, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.4% |
Hispanic |
17.5% |
Black |
15.5% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
6.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palm Bay, FL
The map below shows diversity in Palm Bay. 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.
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Palm Bay Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Palm Bay is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Palm Bay's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Palm Bay.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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