The map below shows majority race by area in Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Takoma Park overall is black, making up 60.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.8%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Takoma Park, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.8% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
60.3% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Takoma Park, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.8% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
60.3% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Takoma Park, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Takoma Park. 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
Takoma Park Diversity Score
65
With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Takoma Park is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Takoma Park's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Takoma Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD: more diverse
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC: less diverse
- New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD: more diverse
- Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD: more diverse
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD: less diverse
- Green Meadows, Chillum, MD: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Harvard Place-Eastlawn, San Antonio, TX: less diverse
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- Shadow Wood, Coral Springs, FL: more diverse
- Settlers Landing, Jacksonville, FL: more diverse
- Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Schorsch, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Sardis Woods, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Sardis Forest, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- San Isidro, Laredo, TX: less diverse