The map below shows majority race by area in Water Catchment 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 Water Catchment 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 Water Catchment Area overall is black, making up 33.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.8%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 Water Catchment Area
Self-Identified Race |
Water Catchment Area, West Palm Beach, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.8% |
Hispanic |
13.9% |
Black |
33.9% |
Asian |
8.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
10.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Water Catchment Area, West Palm Beach, FL
The map below shows diversity in Water Catchment 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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Water Catchment Area Diversity Score
73.9
More diverse than 97% of US neighborhoods
Water Catchment Area has a diversity score of 73.9: 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. Water Catchment Area is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods, more diverse than 97% of them. Within Water Catchment Area's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is central Water Catchment Area, and the least diverse areas are in northeast Water Catchment 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.
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