The map below shows majority race by area in Independence Heights, 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 Independence Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Independence Heights overall is hispanic, making up 54.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.7%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Independence Heights, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
7.1% |
Hispanic |
54.8% |
Black |
35.7% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Independence Heights, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
7.1% |
Hispanic |
54.8% |
Black |
35.7% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Independence Heights, Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in Independence Heights. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Independence Heights Diversity Score
43
With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Independence Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Independence Heights's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Independence Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX: less diverse
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