The map below shows majority race by area in Key West, 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 Key West racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Key West overall is white, making up 55.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 25.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 Key West
Self-Identified Race |
Key West, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.4% |
Hispanic |
25.0% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Key West, FL
The map below shows diversity in Key West. 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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Key West Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Key West is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Key West's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Key West.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.