The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown, 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 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown overall is white, making up 39.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 32.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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, Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.0% |
Hispanic |
32.0% |
Black |
18.9% |
Asian |
4.8% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown, Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.0% |
Hispanic |
32.0% |
Black |
18.9% |
Asian |
4.8% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
The map below shows diversity in Downtown. 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 Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Downtown is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Huntridge, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Cultural Corridor, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Downtown East, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- West Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Vegas Heights, North Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Rancho Charleston, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Sunrise, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Twin Lakes, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
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- Central Davis, Davis, CA: less diverse
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- Townsite, Oceanside, CA: less diverse
- Starcrest, Salmon Creek, WA: less diverse
- South East Torrance, Torrance, CA: more diverse
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- Portola Springs, Irvine, CA: less diverse
- Oakridge, Bakersfield, CA: less diverse
- Northside, Syracuse, NY: more diverse