The map below shows majority race by area in South West, 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 West racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in South West overall is black, making up 39.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.9%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 West, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.9% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
39.9% |
Asian |
5.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South West, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.9% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
39.9% |
Asian |
5.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South West, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in South West. 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 West Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, South West is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South West's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of South West.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Downtown, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Lincoln Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Hill East, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Fairlawn, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Shaw, Washington, DC: less diverse
- Crystal City, Arlington, VA: more diverse
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less diverse
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- Koreatown, Palisades Park, NJ: less diverse
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