The map below shows majority race by area in Central, 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 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Central overall is white, making up 59.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Central, Tacoma, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
59.7% |
Hispanic |
13.9% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
10.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Central, Tacoma, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
59.7% |
Hispanic |
13.9% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
10.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central, Tacoma, WA
The map below shows diversity in Central. 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
Central Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Central is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Central.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- West End, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: less diverse
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less diverse
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