The map below shows majority race by area in Rainier Beach, 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 Rainier Beach racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Rainier Beach overall is asian, making up 31.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.9%. There are more asian people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.9% |
Hispanic |
9.8% |
Black |
20.0% |
Asian |
31.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
9.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.9% |
Hispanic |
9.8% |
Black |
20.0% |
Asian |
31.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
9.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
The map below shows diversity in Rainier Beach. 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
Rainier Beach Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Rainier Beach is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Rainier Beach's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Rainier Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Brighton, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Seward Park, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- South Park, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Columbia City, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Kennydale, Renton, WA: less diverse
- Highline, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Highlands Park, Renton, WA: less diverse
- Highland Park, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA: less diverse
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- Warrendale, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Wallingford, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX: less diverse
- Uptown, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA: less diverse