Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in King County, WA

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

King County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in King County overall is white, making up 54.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 20.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as asian 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 King County
Race
King County, WA Population
White
54.8%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
6.9%
Asian
20.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
7.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
King County, WA Population
White
54.8%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
6.9%
Asian
20.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
7.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for King County, WA

The map below shows diversity in King County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

King County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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King County Diversity Score

99

With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, King County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within King County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of King County.

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

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