Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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

Central Southwest, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Central Southwest overall is hispanic, making up 63.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.2%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Central Southwest
Race
Central Southwest, Houston, TX Population
White
3.4%
Hispanic
63.6%
Black
27.2%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Central Southwest, Houston, TX Population
White
3.4%
Hispanic
63.6%
Black
27.2%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Southwest, Houston, TX

The map below shows diversity in Central Southwest. 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 Southwest, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Central Southwest Diversity Score

43

With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Central Southwest is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Southwest's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Central Southwest.

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

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