The map below shows majority race by area in East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Los Angeles overall is hispanic, making up 95.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 1.9%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
East Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.9% |
Hispanic |
95.6% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
1.9% |
Hispanic |
95.6% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in East Los Angeles. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
East Los Angeles Diversity Score
21
With a diversity score of 21 out of 100, East Los Angeles is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within East Los Angeles's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of East Los Angeles.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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