Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO

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

Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Benton Park West overall is black, making up 50.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 37.5%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. 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 Benton Park West
Race
Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO Population
White
37.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
50.3%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO Population
White
37.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
50.3%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO

The map below shows diversity in Benton Park West. 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.

Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Benton Park West Diversity Score

59

With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Benton Park West is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Benton Park West's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Benton Park West.

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

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