The map below shows majority race by area in Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Joshua Tree overall is white, making up 71.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.4%. 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 south 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 |
Joshua Tree, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.6% |
Hispanic |
21.4% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Joshua Tree, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.6% |
Hispanic |
21.4% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Joshua Tree, CA
The map below shows diversity in Joshua Tree. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Joshua Tree Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Joshua Tree is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Joshua Tree's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Joshua Tree.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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