Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Shaker Heights, OH

The map below shows majority race by area in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Shaker Heights overall is white, making up 52.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 36.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Shaker Heights

 
Self-Identified Race
Shaker Heights, OH Population
White
52.4%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
36.5%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shaker Heights, OH

The map below shows diversity in Shaker Heights. 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.

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Shaker Heights Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Shaker Heights is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Shaker Heights's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Shaker Heights.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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