The map below shows majority race by area in Chinatown, 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 Chinatown racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chinatown overall is hispanic, making up 38.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.1%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.1% |
Hispanic |
38.8% |
Black |
20.6% |
Asian |
24.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.1% |
Hispanic |
38.8% |
Black |
20.6% |
Asian |
24.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Chinatown. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chinatown Diversity Score
82
With a diversity score of 82 out of 100, Chinatown is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Chinatown's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Chinatown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
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