The map below shows majority race by area in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Rockdale overall is black, making up 49.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 34.5%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Rockdale, Atlanta, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.5% |
Hispanic |
8.2% |
Black |
49.8% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Rockdale, Atlanta, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.5% |
Hispanic |
8.2% |
Black |
49.8% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rockdale, Atlanta, GA
The map below shows diversity in Rockdale. 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
Rockdale Diversity Score
50
With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Rockdale is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Rockdale's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Rockdale.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA: less diverse
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