The map below shows majority race by area in Union Square, 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 Union Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Union Square overall is white, making up 40.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 31.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Union Square, San Francisco, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.6% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
4.9% |
Asian |
31.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
7.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Union Square, San Francisco, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.6% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
4.9% |
Asian |
31.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
7.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Union Square, San Francisco, CA
The map below shows diversity in Union Square. 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
Union Square Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Union Square is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Union Square's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Union Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Chinatown-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- South of Market, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Financial District, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Western Addition, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
- North Beach, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
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