Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK

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

Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Old Seward-Oceanview overall is white, making up 71.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 12.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north 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 Old Seward-Oceanview
Race
Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK Population
White
71.9%
Hispanic
9.0%
Black
2.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
2.1%
Other
12.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK Population
White
71.9%
Hispanic
9.0%
Black
2.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
2.1%
Other
12.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK

The map below shows diversity in Old Seward-Oceanview. 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.

Old Seward-Oceanview, Anchorage, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Old Seward-Oceanview Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Old Seward-Oceanview is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Old Seward-Oceanview's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Old Seward-Oceanview.

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

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