Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

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

Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Phoenix overall is hispanic, making up 61.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.0%. There are more hispanic people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Phoenix
Race
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Population
White
14.6%
Hispanic
61.4%
Black
17.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
2.9%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Population
White
14.6%
Hispanic
61.4%
Black
17.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
2.9%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Phoenix. 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 Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Phoenix Diversity Score

48

With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Downtown Phoenix is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Phoenix's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Downtown Phoenix.

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

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