Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Palos Verdes Peninsula overall is white, making up 59.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula
Race
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA Population
White
59.1%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian
24.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA Population
White
59.1%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian
24.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA

The map below shows diversity in Palos Verdes Peninsula. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Diversity Score

71

With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Palos Verdes Peninsula is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Palos Verdes Peninsula's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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