The map below shows majority race by area in the San Antonio area, 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 San Antonio racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in San Antonio overall is hispanic, making up 50.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 38.1%. There are more hispanic people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
San Antonio, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.1% |
Hispanic |
50.2% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
2.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
San Antonio, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.1% |
Hispanic |
50.2% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
2.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for San Antonio, TX
The map below shows diversity in San Antonio. 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
San Antonio Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, San Antonio is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the San Antonio area's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of San Antonio.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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