The map below shows majority race by area in Westside Lansing, 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 Lansing racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Westside Lansing overall is white, making up 60.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 19.2%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Westside Lansing, Lansing, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.3% |
Hispanic |
11.1% |
Black |
19.2% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Westside Lansing, Lansing, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.3% |
Hispanic |
11.1% |
Black |
19.2% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westside Lansing, Lansing, MI
The map below shows diversity in Westside Lansing. 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.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Westside Lansing Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, Westside Lansing is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westside Lansing's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Westside Lansing.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown Lansing, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Northwestside, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Old Town, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Eastside Lansing, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Old Everett, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Southside, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Forest View, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Bailey, East Lansing, MI: less diverse
- Downtown Village of Holly, Holly, MI: less diverse
- Abbot, Ann Arbor, MI: less diverse
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- Mount Lookout, Cincinnati, OH: less diverse
- Meadowbrook, Augusta, GA: less diverse
- Matthews Beach, Seattle, WA: less diverse
- Southwest Hills, Portland, OR: less diverse