The map below shows majority race by area in Central Mesa, 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 Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Central Mesa overall is white, making up 64.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 25.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.3% |
Hispanic |
25.3% |
Black |
4.3% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.3% |
Hispanic |
25.3% |
Black |
4.3% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The map below shows diversity in Central Mesa. 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
Central Mesa Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, Central Mesa is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Mesa's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Central Mesa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Southeast Mesa, Mesa, AZ: less diverse
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