Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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

Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Des Moines overall is white, making up 71.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 11.4%. 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 northeast 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 Des Moines
Race
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
11.4%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
11.4%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Des Moines. 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 Des Moines, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Des Moines Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Downtown Des Moines is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Des Moines's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Des Moines.

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

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