Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Liberty Area, Lexington, KY

The map below shows majority race by area in Liberty 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 Liberty Area racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Liberty Area, Lexington, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Liberty Area overall is white, making up 63.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Liberty Area
Race
Liberty Area, Lexington, KY Population
White
63.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
17.7%
Asian
8.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
7.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Liberty Area, Lexington, KY Population
White
63.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
17.7%
Asian
8.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
7.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Liberty Area, Lexington, KY

The map below shows diversity in Liberty Area. 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.

Liberty Area, Lexington, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Liberty Area Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Liberty Area is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Liberty Area's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Liberty Area.

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

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