Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in First Hill, Seattle, WA

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

First Hill, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in First Hill overall is white, making up 53.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 First Hill
Race
First Hill, Seattle, WA Population
White
53.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
4.7%
Asian
25.3%
Native American
0.3%
Other
7.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
First Hill, Seattle, WA Population
White
53.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
4.7%
Asian
25.3%
Native American
0.3%
Other
7.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for First Hill, Seattle, WA

The map below shows diversity in First Hill. 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.

First Hill, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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First Hill Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, First Hill is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within First Hill's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of First Hill.

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

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