The map below shows majority race by area in Gresham-Southwest, 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 Gresham-Southwest racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Gresham-Southwest overall is white, making up 69.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.0%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. 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 in Gresham-Southwest
Self-Identified Race |
Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.4% |
Hispanic |
16.0% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR
The map below shows diversity in Gresham-Southwest. 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.
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Gresham-Southwest Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Gresham-Southwest is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Gresham-Southwest's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Gresham-Southwest.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Gresham-Gresham Butte, Gresham, OR: less diverse
- Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR: less diverse
- Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR: less diverse
- Centennial, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Gresham-Rockwood, Gresham, OR: more diverse
- Gresham-North Central, Gresham, OR: more diverse
- Gresham-Mt. Hood, Gresham, OR: less diverse
- Gresham-Northeast, Gresham, OR: less diverse
- Gresham-Kelly Creek, Gresham, OR: less diverse
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