Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Valley, Boise, ID

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

West Valley, Boise, ID map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Valley overall is white, making up 78.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 Valley
Race
West Valley, Boise, ID Population
White
78.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
1.9%
Asian
4.9%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Valley, Boise, ID Population
White
78.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
1.9%
Asian
4.9%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Valley, Boise, ID

The map below shows diversity in West Valley. 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 Valley, Boise, ID map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Valley Diversity Score

29

With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, West Valley is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Valley's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of West Valley.

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

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