The map below shows majority race by area in Martin Luther King, 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 Martin Luther King racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Martin Luther King overall is hispanic, making up 44.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.2%. There are more hispanic people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Martin Luther King, Austin, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.2% |
Hispanic |
44.4% |
Black |
19.8% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Martin Luther King, Austin, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.2% |
Hispanic |
44.4% |
Black |
19.8% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Martin Luther King, Austin, TX
The map below shows diversity in Martin Luther King. 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
Martin Luther King Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Martin Luther King is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Martin Luther King's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Martin Luther King.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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