Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS

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

Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Southwest Topeka overall is white, making up 82.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.0%. 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 in Southwest Topeka
Race
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS Population
White
82.0%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
4.1%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS Population
White
82.0%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
4.1%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS

The map below shows diversity in Southwest Topeka. 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 Topeka, Topeka, KS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Southwest Topeka Diversity Score

25

With a diversity score of 25 out of 100, Southwest Topeka is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwest Topeka's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Southwest Topeka.

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

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