The map below shows majority race by area in Accent, 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 Accent racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Accent overall is white, making up 73.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.1%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Accent, Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.9% |
Hispanic |
19.1% |
Black |
3.2% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Accent, Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.9% |
Hispanic |
19.1% |
Black |
3.2% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Accent, Des Moines, IA
The map below shows diversity in Accent. 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
Accent Diversity Score
20
With a diversity score of 20 out of 100, Accent is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Accent's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Accent.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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