The map below shows majority race by area in East Topeka, 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 Topeka racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Topeka overall is white, making up 56.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.9%. There are more white people in the central 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 |
East Topeka, Topeka, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.5% |
Hispanic |
17.9% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
2.6% |
Other |
6.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Topeka, Topeka, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.5% |
Hispanic |
17.9% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
2.6% |
Other |
6.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Topeka, Topeka, KS
The map below shows diversity in East Topeka. 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 Topeka Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, East Topeka is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Topeka's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of East Topeka.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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