The map below shows majority race by area in Shaw, 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 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 overall is white, making up 42.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 39.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
10.2% |
Black |
39.0% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Shaw, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
10.2% |
Black |
39.0% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shaw, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Shaw. 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
Shaw Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Shaw is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Shaw's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Shaw.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Downtown, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: more diverse
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less diverse
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- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: more diverse
- Southeast, Eugene, OR: less diverse
- South Side, Mount Vernon, NY: less diverse
- South Side, Columbus, OH: less diverse
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA: less diverse