The map below shows majority race by area in Shaw Island, 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 Shaw Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Shaw Island overall is white, making up 87.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 5.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. 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 |
Shaw Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.0% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
5.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Shaw Island, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.0% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
5.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shaw Island, WA
The map below shows diversity in Shaw Island. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Shaw Island Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Shaw Island is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Shaw Island's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Shaw Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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