The map below shows majority race by area in Watterson Park, 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 Watterson Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Watterson Park overall is white, making up 47.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
Watterson Park, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.7% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Watterson Park, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.7% |
Hispanic |
19.6% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Watterson Park, KY
The map below shows diversity in Watterson Park. 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
Watterson Park Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Watterson Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Watterson Park's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Watterson Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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