Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Northwest, Portland, OR

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

Northwest, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Northwest overall is white, making up 73.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 8.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Northwest
Race
Northwest, Portland, OR Population
White
73.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
3.6%
Asian
8.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
6.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Northwest, Portland, OR Population
White
73.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
3.6%
Asian
8.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
6.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Northwest, Portland, OR

The map below shows diversity in Northwest. 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.

Northwest, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Northwest Diversity Score

49

With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Northwest is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Northwest's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Northwest.

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

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