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.
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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 state. 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 |
District of Columbia 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 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
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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
District of Columbia Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, District of Columbia is much more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within District of Columbia's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the state. 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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