The map below shows majority race by area in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Santa Clara overall is asian, making up 46.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.1%. There are more asian people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Santa Clara
Self-Identified Race |
Santa Clara, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
30.1% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
46.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Santa Clara, CA
The map below shows diversity in Santa Clara. 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.
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Santa Clara Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Santa Clara is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Santa Clara's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Santa Clara.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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