The map below shows majority race by area in Mercer Island, 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 Island 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 Island overall is white, making up 63.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.8%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.3% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
24.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mercer Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.3% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
24.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mercer Island, WA
The map below shows diversity in Mercer Island. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Mercer Island Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Mercer Island is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mercer Island's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Mercer Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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