The map below shows majority race by area in West Colfax, 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 Colfax 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 Colfax overall is white, making up 53.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 37.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
West Colfax, Denver, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.2% |
Hispanic |
37.6% |
Black |
6.0% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Colfax, Denver, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.2% |
Hispanic |
37.6% |
Black |
6.0% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Colfax, Denver, CO
The map below shows diversity in West Colfax. 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 Colfax Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, West Colfax is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Colfax's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of West Colfax.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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