Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Highland, Oakland, CA

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

Highland, Oakland, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Highland overall is hispanic, making up 71.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.9%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Highland
Race
Highland, Oakland, CA Population
White
7.6%
Hispanic
71.5%
Black
16.9%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Highland, Oakland, CA Population
White
7.6%
Hispanic
71.5%
Black
16.9%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Highland, Oakland, CA

The map below shows diversity in Highland. 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.

Highland, Oakland, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Highland Diversity Score

43

With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Highland is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Highland's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Highland.

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

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