The map below shows majority race by area in La Puente, 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 La Puente racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in La Puente overall is hispanic, making up 78.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.9%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as asian 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 |
La Puente, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.3% |
Hispanic |
78.3% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
14.9% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
0.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
La Puente, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.3% |
Hispanic |
78.3% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
14.9% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
0.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for La Puente, CA
The map below shows diversity in La Puente. 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
La Puente Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, La Puente is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within La Puente's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of La Puente.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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