The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Houston, 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 Houston racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Houston overall is white, making up 35.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.9%. There are more white people in the north 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 |
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.9% |
Hispanic |
21.2% |
Black |
35.9% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.9% |
Hispanic |
21.2% |
Black |
35.9% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Houston. 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
Downtown Houston Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Downtown Houston is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Houston's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Downtown Houston.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fourth Ward, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Midtown, Houston, TX: more diverse
- Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: more diverse
- Montrose, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: less diverse
- East End, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Greater Heights, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Denver Harbor-Port Houston, Houston, TX: less diverse
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