Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Wood River, AK

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

Wood River, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Wood River overall is native american, making up 58.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.2%. There are more native american people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 Wood River
Race
Wood River, AK Population
White
22.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
58.5%
Other
11.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Wood River, AK Population
White
22.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
58.5%
Other
11.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wood River, AK

The map below shows diversity in Wood River. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Wood River, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Wood River Diversity Score

98

With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Wood River is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Wood River's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Wood River.

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

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