The map below shows majority race by area in Athens, 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 Athens racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Athens overall is hispanic, making up 50.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 45.8%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Athens, West Athens, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.7% |
Hispanic |
50.5% |
Black |
45.8% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Athens, West Athens, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.7% |
Hispanic |
50.5% |
Black |
45.8% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Athens, West Athens, CA
The map below shows diversity in Athens. 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
Athens Diversity Score
27
With a diversity score of 27 out of 100, Athens is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Athens's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Athens.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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