The map below shows majority race by area in Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Fort Lewis overall is white, making up 51.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. 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 |
Fort Lewis, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.5% |
Hispanic |
23.1% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
10.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fort Lewis, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.5% |
Hispanic |
23.1% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
10.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Lewis, WA
The map below shows diversity in Fort Lewis. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Fort Lewis Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Fort Lewis is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fort Lewis's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Fort Lewis.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Parkland, WA: more diverse
- University Place, WA: less diverse
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