The map below shows majority race by area in Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Silver Lake overall is white, making up 43.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 33.4%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.6% |
Hispanic |
33.4% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
15.2% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.6% |
Hispanic |
33.4% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
15.2% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Silver Lake. 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
Silver Lake Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Silver Lake is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Silver Lake's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Silver Lake.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
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- New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
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- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
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- Central Southwest, Houston, TX: less diverse
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