The map below shows majority race by area in East Houston, 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 East Houston racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in East Houston overall is black, making up 51.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 42.6%. There are more black people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
East Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.6% |
Hispanic |
42.6% |
Black |
51.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
0.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.6% |
Hispanic |
42.6% |
Black |
51.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
0.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Houston, Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in East Houston. 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
East Houston Diversity Score
29
With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, East Houston is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Houston's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of East Houston.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX: more diverse
- North, Houston, TX: less diverse
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