The map below shows majority race by area in Playa Vista, 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 Playa Vista racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Playa Vista overall is white, making up 41.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.5%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.0% |
Hispanic |
31.5% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
15.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.0% |
Hispanic |
31.5% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
15.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Playa Vista. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Playa Vista Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Playa Vista is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Playa Vista's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Playa Vista.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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