The map below shows majority race by area in South Lamar, 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 South Lamar racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Lamar overall is white, making up 64.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 25.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
South Lamar, Austin, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.7% |
Hispanic |
25.3% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Lamar, Austin, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.7% |
Hispanic |
25.3% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Lamar, Austin, TX
The map below shows diversity in South Lamar. 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
South Lamar Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, South Lamar is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Lamar's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of South Lamar.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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