The map below shows majority race by area in Peaks Island, 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 Peaks Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Peaks Island overall is white, making up 96.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 2.4%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Peaks Island, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.6% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Peaks Island, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.6% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Peaks Island, ME
The map below shows diversity in Peaks Island. 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
Peaks Island Diversity Score
17
With a diversity score of 17 out of 100, Peaks Island is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Peaks Island's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Peaks Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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