The map below shows majority race by area in West Baltimore, 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 West Baltimore racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Baltimore overall is black, making up 81.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 10.0%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.0% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
81.8% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.0% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
81.8% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
The map below shows diversity in West Baltimore. 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
West Baltimore Diversity Score
15
With a diversity score of 15 out of 100, West Baltimore is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Baltimore's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Baltimore.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Greater Rosemont, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Washington Village, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Downtown, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Mid-Town Belvedere, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Mondawin-Walbrook, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Federal Hill-Montgomery, Baltimore, MD: more diverse
- Oldtown, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Hollis, Queens, NY: more diverse
- Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI: more diverse
- Lents, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Linda Vista, San Diego, CA: more diverse
- Loop, Chicago, IL: more diverse
- Manoa, Honolulu, HI: more diverse