The map below shows majority race by area in Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Sylvan Lake overall is white, making up 87.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.7%. 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 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 |
Sylvan Lake, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.7% |
Hispanic |
1.6% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sylvan Lake, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.7% |
Hispanic |
1.6% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sylvan Lake, MI
The map below shows diversity in Sylvan Lake. 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
Sylvan Lake Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, Sylvan Lake is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Sylvan Lake's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Sylvan Lake.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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