The map below shows majority race by area in Rhode 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 Rhode 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 Rhode Island overall is white, making up 73.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the state. 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 in Rhode Island
Self-Identified Race |
Rhode Island Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.3% |
Hispanic |
14.3% |
Black |
4.9% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rhode Island
The map below shows diversity in Rhode 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Rhode Island Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Rhode Island is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Rhode Island's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Rhode Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.