The map below shows majority race by area in Drake, 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 Drake racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Drake overall is white, making up 62.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.6%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Drake, Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.4% |
Hispanic |
7.5% |
Black |
14.6% |
Asian |
11.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Drake, Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.4% |
Hispanic |
7.5% |
Black |
14.6% |
Asian |
11.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Drake, Des Moines, IA
The map below shows diversity in Drake. 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
Drake Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Drake is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Drake's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Drake.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- River Bend, Des Moines, IA: more diverse
- Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- Oak Park, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA: more diverse
- Union Park, Des Moines, IA: more diverse
- Meredith, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
- Highland Park, Des Moines, IA: less diverse
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- Silver Lake, Wilmington, NC: less diverse
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- Northwest Crossing, San Antonio, TX: less diverse