The map below shows majority race by area in South Akron, 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 South Akron racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Akron overall is white, making up 42.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
South Akron, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
32.4% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
17.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Akron, Akron, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
32.4% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
17.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Akron, Akron, OH
The map below shows diversity in South Akron. 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
South Akron Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, South Akron is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Akron's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of South Akron.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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