The map below shows majority race by area in Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Columbia Heights overall is white, making up 37.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.2%. There are more white people in the south 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 |
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.0% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.0% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Columbia Heights. 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
Columbia Heights Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Columbia Heights is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Columbia Heights's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Columbia Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: less diverse
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Petworth, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Woodley Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Shaw, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
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- Roseland, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Throgs Neck-Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Unionport, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: less diverse