The map below shows majority race by area in Carmel, 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 Carmel racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Carmel overall is white, making up 77.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Carmel, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
8.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Carmel, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
8.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Carmel, CA
The map below shows diversity in Carmel. 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
Carmel Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Carmel is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Carmel's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Carmel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
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- Pacific Grove, CA: more diverse
- Seaside, CA: more diverse
- Robles Del Rio, CA: less diverse
- Carmel Valley Village, CA: less diverse
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