The map below shows majority race by area in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Berkeley overall is white, making up 55.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 19.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as asian 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 in Berkeley
Self-Identified Race |
Berkeley, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.7% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
6.3% |
Asian |
19.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
7.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Berkeley, CA
The map below shows diversity in Berkeley. 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.
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Berkeley Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Berkeley is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Berkeley's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Berkeley.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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