The map below shows majority race by area in Orange 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 Orange County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Orange County overall is white, making up 40.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 Orange County
Self-Identified Race |
Orange County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.6% |
Hispanic |
31.6% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
21.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orange County, CA
The map below shows diversity in Orange 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.
Orange County Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Orange County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Orange County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Orange County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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