The map below shows majority race by area in Kearny Mesa, 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 Kearny Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kearny Mesa overall is white, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.3% |
Hispanic |
24.9% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
22.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.3% |
Hispanic |
24.9% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
22.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
The map below shows diversity in Kearny Mesa. 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.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Kearny Mesa Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Kearny Mesa is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Kearny Mesa's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Kearny Mesa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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