The map below shows majority race by area in Adams Morgan, 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 Adams Morgan racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Adams Morgan overall is white, making up 61.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
13.7% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
5.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
13.7% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
5.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Adams Morgan. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Adams Morgan Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Adams Morgan is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Adams Morgan's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Adams Morgan.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
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- Shaw, Washington, DC: less diverse
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