The map below shows majority race by area in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Portsmouth overall is white, making up 51.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Portsmouth, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.2% |
Hispanic |
14.2% |
Black |
16.2% |
Asian |
6.2% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
10.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Portsmouth, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.2% |
Hispanic |
14.2% |
Black |
16.2% |
Asian |
6.2% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
10.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Portsmouth, Portland, OR
The map below shows diversity in Portsmouth. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Portsmouth Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Portsmouth is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Portsmouth's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Portsmouth.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Park, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Kenton, Portland, OR: less diverse
- St. Johns, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Cathedral Park, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Arbor Lodge, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Overlook, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Woodlawn, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Bridgeton, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Boise, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Esther Short, Vancouver, WA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT: less diverse
- Center, Portland, OR: less diverse
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- City Center West, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Clark-Fulton, Cleveland, OH: less diverse
- Concordia, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Airport, Riverside, CA: less diverse
- Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN: less diverse
- East Rock, New Haven, CT: less diverse
- Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX: less diverse