Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX

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

Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Oak Lawn overall is white, making up 61.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Oak Lawn
Race
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX Population
White
61.2%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
9.4%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX Population
White
61.2%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
9.4%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX

The map below shows diversity in Oak Lawn. 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.

Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oak Lawn Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Oak Lawn is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Oak Lawn's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Oak Lawn.

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

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