The map below shows majority race by area in Mid Wilshire, 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 Mid Wilshire racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mid Wilshire overall is hispanic, making up 37.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 34.5%. 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 in Mid Wilshire
Self-Identified Race |
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.5% |
Hispanic |
37.0% |
Black |
4.4% |
Asian |
20.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Mid Wilshire. 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.
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Mid Wilshire Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Mid Wilshire is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mid Wilshire's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Mid Wilshire.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
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- Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
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