Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in University District, Seattle, WA

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

University District, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in University District overall is white, making up 46.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 32.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 District
Race
University District, Seattle, WA Population
White
46.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
3.7%
Asian
32.8%
Native American
1.8%
Other
7.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
University District, Seattle, WA Population
White
46.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
3.7%
Asian
32.8%
Native American
1.8%
Other
7.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for University District, Seattle, WA

The map below shows diversity in University District. 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.

University District, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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University District Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, University District is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within University District's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of University District.

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

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