Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in River Bend, Des Moines, IA

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

River Bend, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in River Bend overall is white, making up 29.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in River Bend
Race
River Bend, Des Moines, IA Population
White
29.1%
Hispanic
22.5%
Black
28.1%
Asian
19.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
River Bend, Des Moines, IA Population
White
29.1%
Hispanic
22.5%
Black
28.1%
Asian
19.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for River Bend, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in River Bend. 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.

River Bend, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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River Bend Diversity Score

96

With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, River Bend is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within River Bend's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of River Bend.

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

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