Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Monterey County, CA

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

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

The majority race in Monterey County overall is hispanic, making up 53.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 33.4%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 Monterey County
Race
Monterey County, CA Population
White
33.4%
Hispanic
53.7%
Black
3.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Monterey County, CA Population
White
33.4%
Hispanic
53.7%
Black
3.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Monterey County, CA

The map below shows diversity in Monterey 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.

Monterey County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Monterey County Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Monterey County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Monterey County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Monterey County.

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

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