The map below shows majority race by area in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Pico Rivera overall is hispanic, making up 89.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 4.8%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 |
Pico Rivera, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.8% |
Hispanic |
89.0% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Pico Rivera, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.8% |
Hispanic |
89.0% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pico Rivera, CA
The map below shows diversity in Pico Rivera. 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
Pico Rivera Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Pico Rivera is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Pico Rivera's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Pico Rivera.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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