Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

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

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown San Jose overall is hispanic, making up 39.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.9%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 San Jose
Race
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Population
White
26.9%
Hispanic
39.8%
Black
5.1%
Asian
21.7%
Native American
0.3%
Other
6.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Population
White
26.9%
Hispanic
39.8%
Black
5.1%
Asian
21.7%
Native American
0.3%
Other
6.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

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

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Downtown San Jose Diversity Score

94

With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Downtown San Jose is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown San Jose's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown San Jose.

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

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