The map below shows majority race by area in West Huntington, 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 Huntington racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in West Huntington overall is white, making up 86.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 7.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 Huntington, Huntington, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.3% |
Hispanic |
0.5% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
West Huntington, Huntington, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.3% |
Hispanic |
0.5% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Huntington, Huntington, WV
The map below shows diversity in West Huntington. 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
West Huntington Diversity Score
11
With a diversity score of 11 out of 100, West Huntington is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Huntington's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Huntington.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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