The map below shows majority race by area in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Ridgewood overall is white, making up 56.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Ridgewood, Madison, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.5% |
Hispanic |
10.1% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
11.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Ridgewood, Madison, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.5% |
Hispanic |
10.1% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
11.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ridgewood, Madison, WI
The map below shows diversity in Ridgewood. 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
Ridgewood Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Ridgewood is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Ridgewood's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Ridgewood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Heistand, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Bluff Acres, Madison, WI: less diverse
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- Eastmorland, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Elvehjem, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Sherman, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Marquette, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Glendale, Madison, WI: less diverse
- Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI: less diverse
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