The map below shows majority race by area in Desert Shores, 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 Desert Shores racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Desert Shores overall is white, making up 44.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.6%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
44.6% |
Hispanic |
23.6% |
Black |
14.8% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
7.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
44.6% |
Hispanic |
23.6% |
Black |
14.8% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
7.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV
The map below shows diversity in Desert Shores. 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
Desert Shores Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Desert Shores is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Desert Shores's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Desert Shores.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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