The map below shows majority race by area in Southwest, 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 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Southwest overall is white, making up 79.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.6%. There are more white people in the southeast 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 |
Southwest, Reno, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.3% |
Hispanic |
9.6% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Southwest, Reno, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.3% |
Hispanic |
9.6% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwest, Reno, NV
The map below shows diversity in Southwest. 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
Southwest Diversity Score
34
With a diversity score of 34 out of 100, Southwest is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwest's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Southwest.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Northeast, Reno, NV: more diverse
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- North Valleys, Reno, NV: more diverse
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