The map below shows majority race by area in Puget, 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 Puget racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Puget overall is white, making up 83.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.5%. There are more white people in the south 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 |
Puget, Bellingham, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.1% |
Hispanic |
8.5% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Puget, Bellingham, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.1% |
Hispanic |
8.5% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Puget, Bellingham, WA
The map below shows diversity in Puget. 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
Puget Diversity Score
25
With a diversity score of 25 out of 100, Puget is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Puget's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Puget.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- South Hill, Bellingham, WA: less diverse
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