Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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

South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Berkeley overall is white, making up 47.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 22.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 South Berkeley
Race
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Population
White
47.5%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
8.3%
Asian
22.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Population
White
47.5%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
8.3%
Asian
22.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

The map below shows diversity in South Berkeley. 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.

South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Berkeley Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, South Berkeley is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Berkeley's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South Berkeley.

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

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