The map below shows majority race by area in West Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland overall is white, making up 48.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.3%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.0% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
35.3% |
Asian |
9.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.0% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
35.3% |
Asian |
9.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
The map below shows diversity in West Oakland. 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 Oakland Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, West Oakland is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Oakland's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of West Oakland.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
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