Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Union Park, Des Moines, IA

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

Union Park, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Union Park overall is white, making up 63.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Union Park
Race
Union Park, Des Moines, IA Population
White
63.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
8.4%
Asian
8.8%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Union Park, Des Moines, IA Population
White
63.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
8.4%
Asian
8.8%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Union Park, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Union Park. 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.

Union Park, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Union Park Diversity Score

79

With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Union Park is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Union Park's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Union Park.

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

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