Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

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

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Austin overall is white, making up 72.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Downtown Austin
Race
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Population
White
72.4%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
3.3%
Asian
6.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Population
White
72.4%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
3.3%
Asian
6.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Austin. 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.

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Austin Diversity Score

39

With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Downtown Austin is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Austin's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Austin.

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

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