The map below shows majority race by area in the Kansas City 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 Kansas City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kansas City overall is white, making up 72.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 11.4%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Kansas City
Self-Identified Race |
Kansas City, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.4% |
Hispanic |
9.0% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kansas City, MO
The map below shows diversity in Kansas City. 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.
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Kansas City Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Kansas City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Kansas City area's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Kansas City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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