The map below shows majority race by area in Balcones Heights, 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 Balcones Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Balcones Heights overall is hispanic, making up 66.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.0%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 in Balcones Heights
Self-Identified Race |
Balcones Heights, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.0% |
Hispanic |
66.2% |
Black |
10.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Balcones Heights, TX
The map below shows diversity in Balcones Heights. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Balcones Heights Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Balcones Heights is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Balcones Heights's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Balcones Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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