The map below shows majority race by area in Brightwood, 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 Brightwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Brightwood overall is black, making up 53.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 29.9%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Brightwood, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.1% |
Hispanic |
29.9% |
Black |
53.1% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Brightwood, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.1% |
Hispanic |
29.9% |
Black |
53.1% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Brightwood, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Brightwood. 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
Brightwood Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Brightwood is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Brightwood's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Brightwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Takoma Park, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD: more diverse
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Michigan Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Arverne, Queens, NY: more diverse
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: more diverse
- Olympia Heights, Miami, FL: less diverse
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA: more diverse
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Sommerset West-Elmonica South, Hillsboro, OR: more diverse
- Haddington-Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse