The map below shows majority race by area in West Houston, 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 Houston 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 Houston overall is white, making up 32.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 30.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.9% |
Hispanic |
22.7% |
Black |
30.2% |
Asian |
9.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Houston, Houston, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.9% |
Hispanic |
22.7% |
Black |
30.2% |
Asian |
9.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Houston, Houston, TX
The map below shows diversity in West Houston. 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 Houston Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, West Houston is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Houston's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of West Houston.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Energy Corridor, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Westchase, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Terra del Sol, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Sugarland, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Greater Memorial, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Mission Bend South, Mission Bend, TX: less diverse
- Spring Branch, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Addicks-Park ten, Houston, TX: more diverse
- Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX: less diverse
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