Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO

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

Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Mission Lake overall is white, making up 69.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.3%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Mission Lake
Race
Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO Population
White
69.0%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
15.3%
Asian
6.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO Population
White
69.0%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
15.3%
Asian
6.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows diversity in Mission Lake. 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.

Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Mission Lake Diversity Score

57

With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, Mission Lake is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mission Lake's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Mission Lake.

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

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