Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

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

Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Southwestern Hills overall is white, making up 70.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Southwestern Hills
Race
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Population
White
70.1%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
12.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Population
White
70.1%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
12.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Southwestern Hills. 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.

Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Southwestern Hills Diversity Score

54

With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Southwestern Hills is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwestern Hills's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Southwestern Hills.

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

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