The map below shows majority race by area in West Valley City, 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 City 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 Valley City overall is white, making up 44.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 41.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Valley City, UT Population |
|---|---|
White |
44.1% |
Hispanic |
41.2% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Valley City, UT Population |
|---|---|
White |
44.1% |
Hispanic |
41.2% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Valley City, UT
The map below shows diversity in West Valley City. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Valley City Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, West Valley City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Valley City's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of West Valley City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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