The map below shows majority race by area in University 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 University 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 University Heights overall is white, making up 70.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
University Heights, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.0% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
23.1% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
University Heights, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.0% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
23.1% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for University Heights, OH
The map below shows diversity in University 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
University Heights Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, University Heights is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within University Heights's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of University Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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