Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Seattle, Seattle, WA

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

West Seattle, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Seattle overall is white, making up 78.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 7.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 Seattle
Race
West Seattle, Seattle, WA Population
White
78.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
2.9%
Asian
4.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
7.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Seattle, Seattle, WA Population
White
78.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
2.9%
Asian
4.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
7.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Seattle, Seattle, WA

The map below shows diversity in West Seattle. 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 Seattle, Seattle, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Seattle Diversity Score

36

With a diversity score of 36 out of 100, West Seattle is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Seattle's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Seattle.

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

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