The map below shows majority race by area in Mt Vernon Square, 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 Mt Vernon Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Mt Vernon Square overall is white, making up 51.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 19.0%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.5% |
Hispanic |
13.1% |
Black |
19.0% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.5% |
Hispanic |
13.1% |
Black |
19.0% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Mt Vernon Square. 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
Mt Vernon Square Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Mt Vernon Square is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mt Vernon Square's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Mt Vernon Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Shaw, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: less diverse
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- Robertson, Oakland, CT: more diverse
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- Beverly, Toledo, OH: less diverse
- Northside, Riverside, CA: less diverse
- South Lamar, Austin, TX: less diverse
- South Park Hill, Denver, CO: less diverse
- Southcrest, San Diego, CA: less diverse