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.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Central overall is white, making up 76.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.8%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
West Central, Springfield, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.8% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
2.4% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Central, Springfield, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.8% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
2.4% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Central, Springfield, MO
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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Central Diversity Score
38
With a diversity score of 38 out of 100, West Central is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Central's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Central.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MO: more diverse
- Grant Beach, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Phelps, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Heart of the Westside, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Fassnight, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Midtown Springfield, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Rountree, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Seminole Holland, Springfield, MO: less diverse
- Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Sky Ranch, Santee, CA: more diverse
- Limberlost, Tucson, AZ: more diverse
- Lincoln, Vancouver, WA: less diverse
- Lindley Park, Greensboro, NC: less diverse
- Ludwick, Greensburg, PA: less diverse
- Madison-Eastend, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Medical District, Memphis, TN: less diverse
- Middletown, San Diego, CA: less diverse
- Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Prairie Hills, Madison, WI: more diverse