Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN

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

Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fort Sanders overall is white, making up 81.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.7%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Fort Sanders
Race
Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN Population
White
81.0%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
5.1%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
6.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN Population
White
81.0%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
5.1%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
6.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN

The map below shows diversity in Fort Sanders. 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.

Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Fort Sanders Diversity Score

25

With a diversity score of 25 out of 100, Fort Sanders is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Fort Sanders's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Fort Sanders.

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

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