The map below shows majority race by area in Upper Laurel, 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 Upper Laurel racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Upper Laurel overall is black, making up 30.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.2%. There are more black people in the east 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 |
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.2% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
30.5% |
Asian |
20.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.2% |
Hispanic |
11.7% |
Black |
30.5% |
Asian |
20.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA
The map below shows diversity in Upper Laurel. 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
Upper Laurel Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Upper Laurel is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Upper Laurel's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Upper Laurel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Laurel, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Allendale, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Dimond, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Seminary, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Millsmont, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Melrose, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA: less diverse
- Glenview, Oakland, CA: less diverse
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