Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

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

Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Oakland overall is asian, making up 44.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.8%. There are more asian people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in Downtown Oakland
Race
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Population
White
31.8%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
11.3%
Asian
44.5%
Native American
0.8%
Other
6.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Population
White
31.8%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
11.3%
Asian
44.5%
Native American
0.8%
Other
6.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Oakland. 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.

Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Oakland Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Downtown Oakland is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Oakland's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown Oakland.

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

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