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.
The majority race in Northwest overall is white, making up 69.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Northwest, Reno, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.6% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
9.4% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Northwest, Reno, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.6% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
9.4% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Northwest, Reno, NV
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.
Diversity Score
Northwest Diversity Score
65
With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Northwest is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Northwest's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Northwest.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Southwest, Reno, NV: less diverse
- Old Northwest-West University, Reno, NV: less diverse
- Powning Addition, Reno, NV: less diverse
- Midtown, Reno, NV: more diverse
- Northeast, Reno, NV: more diverse
- South Central, Reno, NV: more diverse
- North Valleys, Reno, NV: more diverse
- East Reno, Reno, NV: less diverse
- South Reno, Reno, NV: more diverse
- Foothill Meadows, Sparks, NV: more diverse
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- North San Jose, San Jose, CA: more diverse
- Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA: less diverse
- North Lawndale, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more diverse
- East Side, Long Beach, CA: more diverse