Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

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

Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown West overall is white, making up 66.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.8%. There are more white people in the central 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 in Downtown West
Race
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Population
White
66.1%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
14.8%
Asian
11.3%
Native American
0.6%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Population
White
66.1%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
14.8%
Asian
11.3%
Native American
0.6%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

The map below shows diversity in Downtown West. 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 West, Minneapolis, MN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown West Diversity Score

56

With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Downtown West is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown West's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown West.

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

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