Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in West Plaza, 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 Plaza racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

West Plaza, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Plaza overall is white, making up 78.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 7.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Plaza
Race
West Plaza, Kansas City, MO Population
White
78.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
7.0%
Asian
4.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Plaza, Kansas City, MO Population
White
78.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
7.0%
Asian
4.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows diversity in West Plaza. 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.

West Plaza, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Plaza Diversity Score

43

With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, West Plaza is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Plaza's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Plaza.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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