The map below shows majority race by area in the Los Angeles area, 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 Angeles racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Los Angeles overall is hispanic, making up 40.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.1%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.1% |
Hispanic |
40.9% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
17.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.1% |
Hispanic |
40.9% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
17.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Los Angeles. 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 Angeles Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Los Angeles is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Los Angeles area's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Los Angeles.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
- View Park-Windsor Hills, CA: less diverse
- West Hollywood, CA: less diverse
- Ladera Heights, CA: more diverse
- Florence-Graham, CA: less diverse
- Beverly Hills, CA: less diverse
- Culver City, CA: more diverse
- Inglewood, CA: less diverse
- Huntington Park, CA: less diverse
- Westmont, CA: less diverse
- Vernon, CA: less diverse
Cities with Similar Populations