The map below shows majority race by area in West Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas overall is hispanic, making up 45.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 34.4%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in West Las Vegas
Self-Identified Race |
West Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.4% |
Hispanic |
45.1% |
Black |
34.4% |
Asian |
5.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
The map below shows diversity in West Las Vegas. 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.
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West Las Vegas Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, West Las Vegas is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Las Vegas's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of West Las Vegas.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Vegas Heights, North Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV: more diverse
- Twin Lakes, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Cultural Corridor, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Downtown, Las Vegas, NV: more diverse
- Rancho Charleston, Las Vegas, NV: more diverse
- Michael Way, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Huntridge, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Downtown East, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Charleston Heights, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Tribeca, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- East Central, Pasadena, CA: more diverse
- East Side, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- East Tampa, Tampa, FL: less diverse
- East Toledo, Toledo, OH: less diverse
- Eldridge-West Oaks, Houston, TX: more diverse
- Elmwood, Berkeley, CA: more diverse
- Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Sunrise, Las Vegas, NV: less diverse
- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: less diverse