The map below shows majority race by area in Helena-West Helena, 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 Helena-West Helena racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Helena-West Helena overall is black, making up 74.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.3%. There are more black people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 |
Helena-West Helena, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
22.3% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
74.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Helena-West Helena, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
22.3% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
74.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Helena-West Helena, AR
The map below shows diversity in Helena-West Helena. 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
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Helena-West Helena Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Helena-West Helena is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Helena-West Helena's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Helena-West Helena.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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