Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fresno County, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Fresno 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 Fresno County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Fresno County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fresno County overall is hispanic, making up 52.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.4%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 in Fresno County
Race
Fresno County, CA Population
White
29.4%
Hispanic
52.1%
Black
4.4%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Fresno County, CA Population
White
29.4%
Hispanic
52.1%
Black
4.4%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fresno County, CA

The map below shows diversity in Fresno 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.

Fresno County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Fresno County Diversity Score

96

With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Fresno County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Fresno County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Fresno County.

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

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