Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in San Marcos, CA

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

San Marcos, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in San Marcos overall is white, making up 53.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.7%. 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 northwest 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 San Marcos
Race
San Marcos, CA Population
White
53.2%
Hispanic
31.7%
Black
1.6%
Asian
9.1%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
San Marcos, CA Population
White
53.2%
Hispanic
31.7%
Black
1.6%
Asian
9.1%
Native American
0.3%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for San Marcos, CA

The map below shows diversity in San Marcos. 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.

San Marcos, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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San Marcos Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, San Marcos is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within San Marcos's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of San Marcos.

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

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