The map below shows majority race by area in West Melbourne, 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne overall is white, making up 76.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Melbourne, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.6% |
Hispanic |
12.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
3.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Melbourne, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.6% |
Hispanic |
12.7% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
3.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Melbourne, FL
The map below shows diversity in West Melbourne. 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
West Melbourne Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, West Melbourne is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Melbourne's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Melbourne.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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