The map below shows majority race by area in Lents, 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 Lents racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lents overall is white, making up 60.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.5%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Lents, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.9% |
Hispanic |
10.0% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
14.5% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
8.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lents, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.9% |
Hispanic |
10.0% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
14.5% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
8.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lents, Portland, OR
The map below shows diversity in Lents. 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
Lents Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Lents is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lents's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Lents.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mount Scott, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Brentwood-Darlington, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Foster-Powell, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland, OR: more diverse
- West Mt. Scott, Happy Valley, OR: less diverse
- South Tabor, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Errol Heights, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Woodstock, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Southgate, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA: more diverse
- Bear Creek, Stockton, CA: more diverse
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Central Arlington, Arlington, TX: more diverse
- Central, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Charles Village, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis, Honolulu, HI: more diverse
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT: more diverse