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 62.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.2% |
Hispanic |
12.3% |
Black |
12.0% |
Asian |
10.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.2% |
Hispanic |
12.3% |
Black |
12.0% |
Asian |
10.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown, Washington, DC
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
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Downtown is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Shaw, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less diverse
- South West, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bethel Welborn, Kansas City, KS: more diverse
- Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA: less diverse
- Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX: less diverse
- Holly, Everett, WA: more diverse
- Kenfield, Buffalo, NY: less diverse
- Lakeside, San Antonio, TX: less diverse
- Lindenwood Park, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: less diverse
- Merritt, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Midway-Coldstream, Baltimore, MD: less diverse