Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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

Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lower Beaver overall is white, making up 59.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.6%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. 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 Lower Beaver
Race
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA Population
White
59.2%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
7.5%
Asian
24.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA Population
White
59.2%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
7.5%
Asian
24.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Lower Beaver. 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.

Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lower Beaver Diversity Score

52

With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Lower Beaver is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower Beaver's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Lower Beaver.

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

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