The map below shows majority race by area in Shafter, 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 Shafter racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Shafter overall is white, making up 53.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Shafter, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.4% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
17.5% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
8.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Shafter, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.4% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
17.5% |
Asian |
8.9% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
8.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shafter, Oakland, CA
The map below shows diversity in Shafter. 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
Shafter Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Shafter is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Shafter's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Shafter.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Temescal, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Fairview Park, Oakland, CA: less diverse
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- Mosswood, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Longfellow, Emeryville, CA: more diverse
- Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Paradise Park, Emeryville, CA: more diverse
- Claremont, Berkeley, CA: less diverse
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