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.
The majority race in Downtown overall is white, making up 47.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.2%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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, St. Louis, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.2% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
37.2% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown, St. Louis, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.2% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
37.2% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown, St. Louis, MO
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
Downtown Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Downtown is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Downtown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown West, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Soulard, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- The Gate District, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Jeff-Vander-Lou, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Midtown St. Louis, St. Louis, MO: more diverse
- Grand Center, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Benton Park, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Shaw, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
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- East Albany, Albany, OR: less diverse
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- Prairie-Piper-KC-KS, Kansas City, KS: less diverse
- Lower Chelsea, Atlantic City, NJ: more diverse