The map below shows majority race by area in Serra Mesa, 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 Serra Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Serra Mesa overall is white, making up 49.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.8% |
Hispanic |
20.5% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
14.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
8.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.8% |
Hispanic |
20.5% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
14.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
8.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
The map below shows diversity in Serra Mesa. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Serra Mesa Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Serra Mesa is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Serra Mesa's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Serra Mesa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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