The map below shows majority race by area in Whittier Heights, 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 Whittier Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Whittier Heights overall is white, making up 80.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 7.3%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.8% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
7.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.8% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
7.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
The map below shows diversity in Whittier Heights. 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
Whittier Heights Diversity Score
34
With a diversity score of 34 out of 100, Whittier Heights is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Whittier Heights's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Whittier Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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