The map below shows majority race by area in Marin County, 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 Marin County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Marin County overall is white, making up 70.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Marin County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.6% |
Hispanic |
14.9% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
6.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Marin County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.6% |
Hispanic |
14.9% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
6.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marin County, CA
The map below shows diversity in Marin County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Marin County Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Marin County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Marin County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Marin County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Contra Costa County, CA: more diverse
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- Saguache County, CO: less diverse
- Otero County, CO: less diverse
- Bent County, CO: more diverse
- Prowers County, CO: less diverse
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- St. Louis County, MN: less diverse
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