The map below shows majority race by area in El Dorado County, 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 El Dorado County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in El Dorado County overall is white, making up 77.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.1%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
El Dorado County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
12.1% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
El Dorado County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
12.1% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for El Dorado County, CA
The map below shows diversity in El Dorado County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
El Dorado County Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, El Dorado County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within El Dorado County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of El Dorado County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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