The map below shows majority race by area in South Tacoma, 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma overall is white, making up 45.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.3% |
Hispanic |
16.9% |
Black |
16.4% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
12.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.3% |
Hispanic |
16.9% |
Black |
16.4% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
12.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The map below shows diversity in South Tacoma. 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 Tacoma Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, South Tacoma is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Tacoma's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of South Tacoma.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- Central, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more diverse
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- West End, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- Woodbrook, Lakewood, WA: more diverse
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less diverse
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ashburn, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Deanwood, Washington, DC: less diverse
- North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: less diverse
- Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Laurelton, Queens, NY: less diverse
- Millard, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- The Colony, Anaheim, CA: less diverse
- Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX: less diverse
- Somerton, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Silver Lake, Eastmont, WA: less diverse