The map below shows majority race by area in University Place, 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 Place 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 Place overall is white, making up 61.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 10.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
University Place, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.2% |
Hispanic |
10.7% |
Black |
7.8% |
Asian |
10.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
9.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
University Place, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.2% |
Hispanic |
10.7% |
Black |
7.8% |
Asian |
10.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
9.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for University Place, WA
The map below shows diversity in University Place. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
University Place Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, University Place is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within University Place's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of University Place.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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