The map below shows majority race by area in Vegas Heights, 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 Vegas Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Vegas Heights overall is hispanic, making up 48.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 38.7%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Vegas Heights
Self-Identified Race |
Vegas Heights, North Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.7% |
Hispanic |
48.5% |
Black |
38.7% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Vegas Heights, North Las Vegas, NV
The map below shows diversity in Vegas Heights. 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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Vegas Heights Diversity Score
75
With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Vegas Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Vegas Heights's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Vegas Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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