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

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

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

The majority race in Downtown Salinas overall is hispanic, making up 69.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.0%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 Salinas
Race
Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA Population
White
22.0%
Hispanic
69.6%
Black
2.7%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA Population
White
22.0%
Hispanic
69.6%
Black
2.7%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Salinas. 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 Salinas, Salinas, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Salinas Diversity Score

29

With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, Downtown Salinas is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Salinas's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Downtown Salinas.

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

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