The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Omaha, 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 Omaha 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 Omaha overall is white, making up 63.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.4%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.9% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
17.4% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
1.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.9% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
17.4% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
1.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Omaha. 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 Omaha Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Downtown Omaha is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Omaha's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Downtown Omaha.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- Dahlman, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- Columbus Park, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- Leavenworth, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- Vinton Street, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- Hanscom Park, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- East Omaha, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- Miller Park Minne Lusa Area, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- Aksarben-Elmwood Park, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- Benson, Omaha, NE: less diverse
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- East Omaha, Omaha, NE: more diverse
- East Bluff, Peoria, IL: more diverse
- Dutchtown, Rochester, NY: more diverse
- Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA: more diverse
- Downtown Kent, Kent, OH: less diverse
- Eastside, Tucson, AZ: less diverse