The map below shows majority race by area in The Islands, 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 The Islands racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in The Islands overall is white, making up 70.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.4% |
Hispanic |
14.7% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
8.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.4% |
Hispanic |
14.7% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
8.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
The map below shows diversity in The Islands. 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
The Islands Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, The Islands is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within The Islands's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of The Islands.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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