Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Half Moon Bay, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Half Moon Bay, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Half Moon Bay overall is white, making up 59.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 32.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Half Moon Bay
Race
Half Moon Bay, CA Population
White
59.5%
Hispanic
32.5%
Black
0.2%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Half Moon Bay, CA Population
White
59.5%
Hispanic
32.5%
Black
0.2%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Half Moon Bay, CA

The map below shows diversity in Half Moon Bay. 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.

Half Moon Bay, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Half Moon Bay Diversity Score

85

With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Half Moon Bay is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Half Moon Bay's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Half Moon Bay.

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

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