Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM

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

Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Westgate Hts overall is hispanic, making up 83.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 8.8%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Westgate Hts
Race
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM Population
White
8.8%
Hispanic
83.0%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
3.8%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM Population
White
8.8%
Hispanic
83.0%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
3.8%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM

The map below shows diversity in Westgate Hts. 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.

Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Westgate Hts Diversity Score

18

With a diversity score of 18 out of 100, Westgate Hts is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westgate Hts's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Westgate Hts.

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

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