The map below shows majority race by area in Rice, 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 Rice racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Rice overall is white, making up 45.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.3%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Rice, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.5% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
13.0% |
Asian |
25.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rice, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.5% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
13.0% |
Asian |
25.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rice, Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in Rice. 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
Rice Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Rice is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Rice's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Rice.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Medical, Houston, TX: less diverse
- West University, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Montrose, Houston, TX: less diverse
- River Oaks, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Midtown, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Fourth Ward, Houston, TX: less diverse
- South Main, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Willow Meadows-Willowbend Area, Houston, TX: less diverse
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- Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Cherry Creek, Denver, CO: less diverse
- Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Bellerose, Queens, NY: less diverse
- Bassickville Historic District, Bridgeport, CT: less diverse