Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in District of Columbia, DC

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

District of Columbia, DC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in District of Columbia overall is black, making up 42.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 38.2%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 District of Columbia
Race
District of Columbia, DC Population
White
38.2%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
42.3%
Asian
4.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
District of Columbia, DC Population
White
38.2%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
42.3%
Asian
4.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for District of Columbia, DC

The map below shows diversity in District of Columbia. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

District of Columbia, DC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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District of Columbia Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, District of Columbia is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within District of Columbia's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of District of Columbia.

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

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