The map below shows majority race by area in West End, 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 End 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 End overall is black, making up 41.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.1%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 End, Albany, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.1% |
Hispanic |
19.1% |
Black |
41.0% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West End, Albany, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.1% |
Hispanic |
19.1% |
Black |
41.0% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West End, Albany, NY
The map below shows diversity in West End. 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 End Diversity Score
82
With a diversity score of 82 out of 100, West End is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West End's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West End.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Pine Hills, Albany, NY: more diverse
- West Hill, Albany, NY: more diverse
- Central Ave, Albany, NY: more diverse
- Sheridan Hollow, Albany, NY: less diverse
- New Scotland-Woodlawn, Albany, NY: less diverse
- Center Square, Albany, NY: less diverse
- Helderberg, Albany, NY: less diverse
- Arbor Hill, Albany, NY: less diverse
- Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY: less diverse
- Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY: less diverse
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- Sussex Place, Alafaya, FL: less diverse
- Sunset Heights, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
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- Keystone, Omaha, NE: less diverse
- Kensington, Coral Springs, FL: more diverse