Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK

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

Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Sand Lake overall is white, making up 57.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 15.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Sand Lake
Race
Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK Population
White
57.7%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
2.5%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
7.5%
Other
15.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK Population
White
57.7%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
2.5%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
7.5%
Other
15.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK

The map below shows diversity in Sand Lake. 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.

Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Sand Lake Diversity Score

88

With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Sand Lake is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Sand Lake's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Sand Lake.

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

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