Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West University, Houston, TX

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

West University, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West University overall is white, making up 60.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 18.4%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 University
Race
West University, Houston, TX Population
White
60.9%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
5.6%
Asian
18.4%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West University, Houston, TX Population
White
60.9%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
5.6%
Asian
18.4%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West University, Houston, TX

The map below shows diversity in West University. 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 University, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West University Diversity Score

73

With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, West University is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West University's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of West University.

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

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