The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento overall is white, making up 39.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.9%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.5% |
Hispanic |
16.7% |
Black |
26.9% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.5% |
Hispanic |
16.7% |
Black |
26.9% |
Asian |
12.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Sacramento. 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 Sacramento Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Downtown Sacramento is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Sacramento's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Sacramento.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Boulevard Park, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Richmond Grove, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Midtown, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Upper Land Park, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Land Park, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- River Gardens, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Bryte, West Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Gateway Center, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- Curtis Park, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
- North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA: less diverse
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- Eastside, Binghamton, NY: less diverse
- Sun Willows, Pasco, WA: less diverse
- Hunter's Ridge, Fontana, CA: less diverse
- Pineapple Park, West Palm Beach, FL: less diverse
- Lackawanna, Jacksonville, FL: less diverse