Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

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

Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Pleasant Valley overall is white, making up 60.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 15.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Pleasant Valley
Race
Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR Population
White
60.1%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
5.4%
Asian
15.6%
Native American
0.9%
Other
6.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR Population
White
60.1%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
5.4%
Asian
15.6%
Native American
0.9%
Other
6.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

The map below shows diversity in Pleasant Valley. 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.

Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Pleasant Valley Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Pleasant Valley is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Pleasant Valley's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Pleasant Valley.

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

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