The map below shows majority race by area in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Palo Alto overall is white, making up 50.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 35.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 Palo Alto
Self-Identified Race |
Palo Alto, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.4% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
35.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palo Alto, CA
The map below shows diversity in Palo Alto. 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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Palo Alto Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Palo Alto is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Palo Alto's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Palo Alto.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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