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

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

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

The majority race in Downtown San Mateo overall is white, making up 37.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 26.1%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Mateo
Race
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Population
White
37.4%
Hispanic
24.1%
Black
2.5%
Asian
26.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
9.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Population
White
37.4%
Hispanic
24.1%
Black
2.5%
Asian
26.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
9.8%
   

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

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

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Downtown San Mateo Diversity Score

97

With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Downtown San Mateo is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown San Mateo's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown San Mateo.

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

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