The map below shows majority race by area in Parkside, 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 Parkside racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Parkside overall is white, making up 76.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 11.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Parkside, Portland, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.5% |
Hispanic |
6.2% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Parkside, Portland, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.5% |
Hispanic |
6.2% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Parkside, Portland, ME
The map below shows diversity in Parkside. 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
Parkside Diversity Score
35
With a diversity score of 35 out of 100, Parkside is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Parkside's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Parkside.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- West End, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Downtown, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Oakdale, Portland, ME: less diverse
- East End, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Rosemont, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Deering, Portland, ME: less diverse
- Stanwood Park, South Portland, ME: less diverse
- East Deering, Portland, ME: more diverse
- Broadview Park, South Portland, ME: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Soulard, St. Louis, MO: more diverse
- Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, MN: less diverse
- Ludwick, Greensburg, PA: less diverse
- Maple Manor, Elgin, IL: more diverse
- Martin Park, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Reed, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Regency, Pueblo, CO: more diverse
- Rock Creek, Cypress, TX: more diverse
- Sequoyah, Tulsa, OK: more diverse
- Silver Beach, Bellingham, WA: less diverse