The map below shows majority race by area in 98117, 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 98117 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 98117 overall is white, making up 82.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the zip. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
98117, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.2% |
Hispanic |
4.1% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
98117, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.2% |
Hispanic |
4.1% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
6.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 98117, WA
The map below shows diversity in 98117. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
98117 Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, 98117 is more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 98117's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of 98117.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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