The map below shows majority race by area in National City, 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 National City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in National City overall is hispanic, making up 64.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 17.5%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
National City, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.2% |
Hispanic |
64.7% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
17.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
National City, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.2% |
Hispanic |
64.7% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
17.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for National City, CA
The map below shows diversity in National City. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
National City Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, National City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within National City's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of National City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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