The map below shows majority race by area in Koreatown, 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 Koreatown racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Koreatown overall is hispanic, making up 44.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 37.4%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.7% |
Hispanic |
44.5% |
Black |
5.2% |
Asian |
37.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.7% |
Hispanic |
44.5% |
Black |
5.2% |
Asian |
37.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Koreatown. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Koreatown Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Koreatown is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Koreatown's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Koreatown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
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- Mid City, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Jefferson Park, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO: less diverse
- Eastside, Fort Worth, TX: more diverse
- Southwest, Anaheim, CA: less diverse
- North, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Mid City, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse