The map below shows majority race by area in Mercer Heights, 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 Mercer Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mercer Heights overall is white, making up 60.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.1%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.8% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
24.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
11.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.8% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
24.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
11.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
The map below shows diversity in Mercer Heights. 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
Mercer Heights Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Mercer Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mercer Heights's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Mercer Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA: less diverse
- Seward Park, Seattle, WA: more diverse
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- Columbia City, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Brighton, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Factoria, Bellevue, WA: more diverse
- Woodbridge, Bellevue, WA: less diverse
- Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA: more diverse
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