Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Central, Fort Wayne, IN

The map below shows majority race by area in West Central, 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 West Central racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

West Central, Fort Wayne, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Central overall is white, making up 76.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.3%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 West Central
Race
West Central, Fort Wayne, IN Population
White
76.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
9.3%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Central, Fort Wayne, IN Population
White
76.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
9.3%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Central, Fort Wayne, IN

The map below shows diversity in West Central. 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.

West Central, Fort Wayne, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Central Diversity Score

45

With a diversity score of 45 out of 100, West Central is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Central's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Central.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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