Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA

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

Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Elk Plain overall is white, making up 73.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 Elk Plain
Race
Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA Population
White
73.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian
3.7%
Native American
2.0%
Other
8.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA Population
White
73.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian
3.7%
Native American
2.0%
Other
8.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA

The map below shows diversity in Elk Plain. 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.

Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Elk Plain Diversity Score

60

With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Elk Plain is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Elk Plain's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Elk Plain.

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

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