The map below shows majority race by area in West Laurel, 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 Laurel 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 Laurel overall is black, making up 33.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.5%. 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 north 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 Laurel, Laurel, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.5% |
Hispanic |
15.6% |
Black |
33.6% |
Asian |
21.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Laurel, Laurel, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.5% |
Hispanic |
15.6% |
Black |
33.6% |
Asian |
21.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Laurel, Laurel, MD
The map below shows diversity in West Laurel. 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 Laurel Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, West Laurel is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Laurel's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Laurel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD: more diverse
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- Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, MD: less diverse
- Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD: less diverse
- New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD: less diverse
- Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD: less diverse
- Lanham-Seabrook, Lanham, MD: less diverse
- Green Meadows, Chillum, MD: less diverse
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