Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

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

Central City, Los Angeles, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Central City overall is hispanic, making up 89.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.8%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Central City
Race
Central City, Los Angeles, CA Population
White
2.1%
Hispanic
89.0%
Black
5.8%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Central City, Los Angeles, CA Population
White
2.1%
Hispanic
89.0%
Black
5.8%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central City, Los Angeles, CA

The map below shows diversity in Central City. 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.

Central City, Los Angeles, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Central City Diversity Score

9

With a diversity score of 9 out of 100, Central City is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Central City.

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

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