Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO

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

Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Ruskin Heights overall is black, making up 65.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.3%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in Ruskin Heights
Race
Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Population
White
23.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
65.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

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Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Population
White
23.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
65.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows diversity in Ruskin Heights. 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.

Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Ruskin Heights Diversity Score

43

With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Ruskin Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Ruskin Heights's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Ruskin Heights.

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

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