The map below shows majority race by area in Seat Pleasant, 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 Seat Pleasant racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Seat Pleasant overall is black, making up 82.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.4%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Seat Pleasant, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.1% |
Hispanic |
14.4% |
Black |
82.1% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Seat Pleasant, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.1% |
Hispanic |
14.4% |
Black |
82.1% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Seat Pleasant, MD
The map below shows diversity in Seat Pleasant. 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
Seat Pleasant Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Seat Pleasant is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Seat Pleasant's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Seat Pleasant.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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