Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Central, Mesa, AZ

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, Mesa, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Central overall is hispanic, making up 51.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 35.2%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in West Central
Race
West Central, Mesa, AZ Population
White
35.2%
Hispanic
51.7%
Black
5.4%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
1.9%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Central, Mesa, AZ Population
White
35.2%
Hispanic
51.7%
Black
5.4%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
1.9%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Central, Mesa, AZ

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, Mesa, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Central Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 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 west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central 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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