The map below shows majority race by area in West Old Town, 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 Old Town 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 Old Town overall is white, making up 95.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 1.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the central 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 Old Town, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
95.3% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Old Town, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
95.3% |
Hispanic |
0.7% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Old Town, ME
The map below shows diversity in West Old Town. 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 Old Town Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, West Old Town is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within West Old Town's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Old Town.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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