The map below shows majority race by area in Stanford University, 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 Stanford University racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Stanford University overall is white, making up 48.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 26.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Stanford University, Stanford, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.7% |
Hispanic |
14.5% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
26.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Stanford University, Stanford, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.7% |
Hispanic |
14.5% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
26.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Stanford University, Stanford, CA
The map below shows diversity in Stanford University. 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
Stanford University Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Stanford University is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Stanford University's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Stanford University.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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