Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

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

Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Greater Fifth Ward overall is hispanic, making up 47.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 46.4%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in Greater Fifth Ward
Race
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Population
White
3.7%
Hispanic
47.5%
Black
46.4%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Population
White
3.7%
Hispanic
47.5%
Black
46.4%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

The map below shows diversity in Greater Fifth Ward. 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.

Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Greater Fifth Ward Diversity Score

32

With a diversity score of 32 out of 100, Greater Fifth Ward is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Greater Fifth Ward's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Greater Fifth Ward.

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

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