The map below shows majority race by area in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Palm Desert overall is white, making up 70.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 18.2%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Palm Desert, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.7% |
Hispanic |
18.2% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Palm Desert, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.7% |
Hispanic |
18.2% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palm Desert, CA
The map below shows diversity in Palm Desert. 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
Palm Desert Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Palm Desert is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Palm Desert's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Palm Desert.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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