Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Idle Hour, Lexington, KY

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

Idle Hour, Lexington, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Idle Hour overall is white, making up 57.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Idle Hour
Race
Idle Hour, Lexington, KY Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
28.1%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Idle Hour, Lexington, KY Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
28.1%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Idle Hour, Lexington, KY

The map below shows diversity in Idle Hour. 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.

Idle Hour, Lexington, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Idle Hour Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Idle Hour is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Idle Hour's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Idle Hour.

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

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