Map Shows Most and Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in US
Summary
A report by WalletHub ranks the most and least ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Germantown, Maryland, ranks as the most diverse, while Hialeah, Florida, ranks as the least diverse. The report uses a method that measures ethnic, language, and birthplace diversity in 501 cities.Key Facts
- Germantown, Maryland, ranks first in ethnic diversity with a mix of white, Black, Hispanic, and Asian residents.
- Jersey City, New Jersey, is second, with Asians being the largest single ethnic group.
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, ranks third in diversity, with significant numbers of non-English speakers and immigrants.
- The report uses the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index to measure diversity in 501 cities.
- Ethnic diversity scores were based on ethnoracial, linguistic, and birthplace diversity.
- Germantown has the fifth-highest language diversity, with a large number of residents speaking languages other than English.
- The least diverse city according to the report is Hialeah, Florida.
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