The map below shows majority race by area in Tempe, 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 Tempe racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Tempe overall is white, making up 52.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 Tempe
Self-Identified Race |
Tempe, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.6% |
Hispanic |
23.7% |
Black |
7.0% |
Asian |
9.4% |
Native American |
2.0% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Tempe, AZ
The map below shows diversity in Tempe. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Tempe Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Tempe is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Tempe's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Tempe.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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