Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH

The map below shows majority race by area in University of Ohio 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 University of Ohio Akron racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in University of Ohio Akron overall is white, making up 65.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 University of Ohio Akron
Race
University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH Population
White
65.5%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
16.6%
Asian
10.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH Population
White
65.5%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
16.6%
Asian
10.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH

The map below shows diversity in University of Ohio 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.

University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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University of Ohio Akron Diversity Score

63

With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, University of Ohio Akron is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within University of Ohio Akron's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of University of Ohio Akron.

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

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