The map below shows majority race by area in the San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego overall is white, making up 46.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 33.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.8% |
Hispanic |
33.4% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
9.9% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.8% |
Hispanic |
33.4% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
9.9% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for San Diego, CA
The map below shows diversity in San Diego. 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 Diego Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, San Diego is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the San Diego area's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of San Diego.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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