The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Menlo Park, 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 Downtown Menlo Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Menlo Park overall is white, making up 61.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 21.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.7% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
21.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.7% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
21.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Menlo Park. 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
Downtown Menlo Park Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Downtown Menlo Park is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Menlo Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Downtown Menlo Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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