The map below shows majority race by area in University Area, 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 University Area racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in University Area overall is white, making up 46.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 21.4%. 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 in University Area
Self-Identified Race |
University Area, Anchorage, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.7% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
8.3% |
Native American |
10.5% |
Other |
21.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for University Area, Anchorage, AK
The map below shows diversity in University Area. 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.
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University Area Diversity Score
70.9
More diverse than 92% of US neighborhoods
University Area has a diversity score of 70.9: the chance, in percent, that two residents picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups, from ACS race counts. A place where everyone shares one group scores 0, and an even mix of the six groups in the chart above scores the maximum, 83.3. University Area is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods, more diverse than 92% of them. Within University Area's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is south University Area, and the least diverse areas are in northwest University Area.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates (race and Hispanic origin); proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Mountain View, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Fairview, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Midtown, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
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- South Side, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: less diverse