The map below shows majority race by area in Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Gila Bend overall is hispanic, making up 55.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 19.7%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Gila Bend, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
17.6% |
Hispanic |
55.3% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
19.7% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Gila Bend, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
17.6% |
Hispanic |
55.3% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
19.7% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gila Bend, AZ
The map below shows diversity in Gila Bend. 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
Gila Bend Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Gila Bend is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Gila Bend's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Gila Bend.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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