The map below shows majority race by area in Lake Balboa, 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 Lake Balboa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Lake Balboa overall is hispanic, making up 56.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.0%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.0% |
Hispanic |
56.8% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
9.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.0% |
Hispanic |
56.8% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
9.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
The map below shows diversity in Lake Balboa. 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
Lake Balboa Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Lake Balboa is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lake Balboa's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Lake Balboa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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