The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Seattle, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle overall is white, making up 46.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 37.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Seattle
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.3% |
Hispanic |
5.6% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
37.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Seattle. 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.
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Downtown Seattle Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Downtown Seattle is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Seattle's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown Seattle.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Madrona, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA: less diverse
- Madison Park, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Leschi, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Central District, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Meydenbauer, Bellevue, WA: less diverse
- Atlantic, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Montlake, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Mt. Baker, Seattle, WA: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Charter Oak, Covina, CA: more diverse
- Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, OH: less diverse
- Watts, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Walnut Valley, Diamond Bar, CA: less diverse
- Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA: less diverse
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Inner Richmond, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- University District, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Central City, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Central Escondido, Escondido, CA: less diverse