The map below shows majority race by area in Acorn, 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 Acorn racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Acorn overall is black, making up 45.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 19.8%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Acorn, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.8% |
Hispanic |
12.1% |
Black |
45.2% |
Asian |
17.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
5.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Acorn, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.8% |
Hispanic |
12.1% |
Black |
45.2% |
Asian |
17.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
5.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Acorn, Oakland, CA
The map below shows diversity in Acorn. 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
Acorn Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Acorn is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Acorn's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Acorn.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Prescott, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Old City-Produce and Waterfront, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- McClymonds, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Lakewide, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Clawson, Emeryville, CA: less diverse
- Pill Hill, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Adams Point, Oakland, CA: more diverse
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