The map below shows majority race by area in the Houston area, 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 Houston racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Houston overall is hispanic, making up 38.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.1%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 |
Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.1% |
Hispanic |
38.3% |
Black |
18.2% |
Asian |
8.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.1% |
Hispanic |
38.3% |
Black |
18.2% |
Asian |
8.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in Houston. 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
Houston Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Houston is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Houston area's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Houston.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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