Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Barrow, AK

The map below shows majority race by area in Barrow, 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 Barrow racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Barrow, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Barrow overall is native american, making up 58.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 13.5%. There are more native american people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 Barrow
Race
Barrow, AK Population
White
13.5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
1.9%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
58.2%
Other
11.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Barrow, AK Population
White
13.5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
1.9%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
58.2%
Other
11.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Barrow, AK

The map below shows diversity in Barrow. 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.

Barrow, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Barrow Diversity Score

100

With a diversity score of 100 out of 100, Barrow is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Barrow's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Barrow.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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