The map below shows majority race by area in Artesia, 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 Artesia racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Artesia overall is hispanic, making up 56.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 38.5%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Artesia, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.5% |
Hispanic |
56.2% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
2.5% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Artesia, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.5% |
Hispanic |
56.2% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
2.5% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Artesia, NM
The map below shows diversity in Artesia. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Artesia Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Artesia is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Artesia's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Artesia.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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