The map below shows majority race by area in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada City overall is white, making up 84.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Nevada City, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.6% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Nevada City, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.6% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Nevada City, CA
The map below shows diversity in Nevada 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
Nevada City Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Nevada City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Nevada City's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Nevada City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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