The map below shows majority race by area in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Palmdale overall is hispanic, making up 58.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.7%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 in Palmdale
Self-Identified Race |
Palmdale, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.7% |
Hispanic |
58.6% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
5.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palmdale, CA
The map below shows diversity in Palmdale. 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.
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Palmdale Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Palmdale is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Palmdale's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Palmdale.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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