Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Far Southwest, Portland, OR

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

Far Southwest, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Far Southwest overall is white, making up 75.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 6.8%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 Far Southwest
Race
Far Southwest, Portland, OR Population
White
75.7%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
4.0%
Asian
6.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Far Southwest, Portland, OR Population
White
75.7%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
4.0%
Asian
6.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Far Southwest, Portland, OR

The map below shows diversity in Far Southwest. 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.

Far Southwest, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Far Southwest Diversity Score

45

With a diversity score of 45 out of 100, Far Southwest is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Far Southwest's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Far Southwest.

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

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