Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Central Business District, Kansas City, MO

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

Central Business District, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Central Business District overall is white, making up 64.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 19.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Central Business District
Race
Central Business District, Kansas City, MO Population
White
64.4%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
19.4%
Asian
7.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Central Business District, Kansas City, MO Population
White
64.4%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
19.4%
Asian
7.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Business District, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows diversity in Central Business District. 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.

Central Business District, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Central Business District Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Central Business District is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Business District's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Central Business District.

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

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