Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ

The map below shows majority race by area in Southwest Mesa, 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 Southwest Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Southwest Mesa overall is white, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 30.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 in Southwest Mesa
Race
Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
30.4%
Black
8.1%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
3.0%
Other
7.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
30.4%
Black
8.1%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
3.0%
Other
7.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ

The map below shows diversity in Southwest Mesa. 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.

Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Southwest Mesa Diversity Score

84

With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Southwest Mesa is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwest Mesa's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Southwest Mesa.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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