Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

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

Spectrum, Irvine, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Spectrum overall is asian, making up 61.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.7%. There are more asian people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 Spectrum
Race
Spectrum, Irvine, CA Population
White
26.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian
61.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Spectrum, Irvine, CA Population
White
26.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian
61.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Spectrum, Irvine, CA

The map below shows diversity in Spectrum. 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.

Spectrum, Irvine, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Spectrum Diversity Score

54

With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Spectrum is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Spectrum's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Spectrum.

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

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