The map below shows majority race by area in Spenard, 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 Spenard racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Spenard overall is white, making up 55.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 12.1%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Spenard, Anchorage, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.3% |
Hispanic |
9.9% |
Black |
3.8% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
9.2% |
Other |
12.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Spenard, Anchorage, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.3% |
Hispanic |
9.9% |
Black |
3.8% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
9.2% |
Other |
12.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Spenard, Anchorage, AK
The map below shows diversity in Spenard. 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
Spenard Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Spenard is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Spenard's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Spenard.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
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