The map below shows majority race by area in Mira Mesa, 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 Mira Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mira Mesa overall is asian, making up 49.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.0%. There are more asian people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Mira Mesa
Self-Identified Race |
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.0% |
Hispanic |
15.4% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
49.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
The map below shows diversity in Mira Mesa. 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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Mira Mesa Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Mira Mesa is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mira Mesa's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Mira Mesa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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