Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Merced County, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Merced 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 Merced County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Merced County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Merced County overall is hispanic, making up 60.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.5%. There are more hispanic people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 in Merced County
Race
Merced County, CA Population
White
26.5%
Hispanic
60.3%
Black
3.0%
Asian
7.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Merced County, CA Population
White
26.5%
Hispanic
60.3%
Black
3.0%
Asian
7.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Merced County, CA

The map below shows diversity in Merced 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.

Merced County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Merced County Diversity Score

92

With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Merced County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Merced County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Merced County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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