The map below shows majority race by area in Uptown, 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 Uptown racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Uptown overall is white, making up 62.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 18.7%. 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 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 |
Uptown, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
18.7% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
7.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Uptown, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
18.7% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
7.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Uptown, Seattle, WA
The map below shows diversity in Uptown. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Uptown Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Uptown is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Uptown's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Uptown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Belltown, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- South Lake Union, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Westlake, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Queen Anne, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- First Hill, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Interbay, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Eastlake, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- International District, Seattle, WA: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Lakeview, Stockton, CA: more diverse
- Sherwood-Tualatin South, Tualatin, OR: less diverse
- Seattle Hill-Silver Firs, Silver Firs, WA: less diverse
- Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: less diverse
- Orangecrest, Riverside, CA: more diverse
- North Valley San Diego, Oceanside, CA: more diverse
- North Park, Chicago, IL: more diverse
- North Creek, Bothell, WA: less diverse
- North Beach, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Montavilla, Portland, OR: less diverse