Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

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

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Westside overall is white, making up 91.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other 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 Westside
Race
Westside, Grand Rapids, MI Population
White
91.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Westside, Grand Rapids, MI Population
White
91.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

The map below shows diversity in Westside. 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.

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Westside Diversity Score

8

With a diversity score of 8 out of 100, Westside is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westside's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Westside.

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

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