Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Wood, Dayton, OH

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

West Wood, Dayton, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Wood overall is black, making up 90.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 3.2%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Wood
Race
West Wood, Dayton, OH Population
White
3.2%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
90.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.7%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Wood, Dayton, OH Population
White
3.2%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
90.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.7%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Wood, Dayton, OH

The map below shows diversity in West Wood. 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 Wood, Dayton, OH map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Wood Diversity Score

6

With a diversity score of 6 out of 100, West Wood is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Wood's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Wood.

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

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