The map below shows majority race by area in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Waukesha overall is white, making up 83.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Waukesha
Self-Identified Race |
Waukesha, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.1% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Waukesha, WI
The map below shows diversity in Waukesha. 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.
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Waukesha Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Waukesha is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Waukesha's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Waukesha.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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