The map below shows majority race by area in Upper Northwood, 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 Upper Northwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Upper Northwood overall is black, making up 83.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 5.7%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 |
Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.7% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
83.5% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.7% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
83.5% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD
The map below shows diversity in Upper Northwood. 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
Upper Northwood Diversity Score
14
With a diversity score of 14 out of 100, Upper Northwood is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Upper Northwood's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Upper Northwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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