The map below shows majority race by area in West Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette overall is white, making up 70.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 17.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 in West Lafayette
Self-Identified Race |
West Lafayette, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.1% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
3.9% |
Asian |
17.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Lafayette, IN
The map below shows diversity in West Lafayette. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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West Lafayette Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, West Lafayette is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Lafayette's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of West Lafayette.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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