The map below shows majority race by area in Kenton, 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 Kenton racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kenton overall is white, making up 61.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Kenton, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.1% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
8.9% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
7.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Kenton, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.1% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
8.9% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
7.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kenton, Portland, OR
The map below shows diversity in Kenton. 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
Kenton Diversity Score
75
With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Kenton is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Kenton's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Kenton.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- St. Johns, Portland, OR: more diverse
- King, Portland, OR: less diverse
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