Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

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

Dupont Circle, Washington, DC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Dupont Circle overall is white, making up 73.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 11.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Dupont Circle
Race
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Population
White
73.9%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
2.7%
Asian
11.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Population
White
73.9%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
2.7%
Asian
11.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

The map below shows diversity in Dupont Circle. 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.

Dupont Circle, Washington, DC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Dupont Circle Diversity Score

39

With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Dupont Circle is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Dupont Circle's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Dupont Circle.

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

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