Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA

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

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

The majority race in Crenshaw overall is black, making up 57.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.4%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 Crenshaw
Race
Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA Population
White
11.4%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
57.5%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA Population
White
11.4%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
57.5%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA

The map below shows diversity in Crenshaw. 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.

Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Crenshaw Diversity Score

56

With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Crenshaw is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Crenshaw's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Crenshaw.

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

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