The map below shows majority race by area in Westwood, 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 Westwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Westwood overall is black, making up 62.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.0%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Westwood, Little Rock, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.0% |
Hispanic |
12.0% |
Black |
62.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Westwood, Little Rock, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.0% |
Hispanic |
12.0% |
Black |
62.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westwood, Little Rock, AR
The map below shows diversity in Westwood. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Westwood Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, Westwood is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westwood's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Westwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- 65th Street West, Little Rock, AR: more diverse
- John Barrow, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
- Wakefield, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
- Boyle Park, Little Rock, AR: more diverse
- Cloverdale Watson, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
- Oak Forest, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
- Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR: more diverse
- Chicot West, Little Rock, AR: more diverse
- Upper Baseline, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
- Briarwood, Little Rock, AR: less diverse
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