Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Rio, LA

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

Rio, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Rio overall is white, making up 87.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.2%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 Rio
Race
Rio, LA Population
White
87.1%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
6.2%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Rio, LA Population
White
87.1%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
6.2%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rio, LA

The map below shows diversity in Rio. 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.

Rio, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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No diversity
 

Rio Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Rio is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Rio's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Rio.

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

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