The map below shows majority race by area in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Los Altos overall is white, making up 56.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 31.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Los Altos, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.3% |
Hispanic |
5.8% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
31.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Los Altos, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.3% |
Hispanic |
5.8% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
31.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Los Altos, CA
The map below shows diversity in Los Altos. 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
Los Altos Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Los Altos is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Los Altos's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Los Altos.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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