Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA

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

Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Upper State overall is white, making up 71.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Upper State
Race
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
20.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
20.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA

The map below shows diversity in Upper State. 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.

Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Upper State Diversity Score

28

With a diversity score of 28 out of 100, Upper State is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Upper State's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Upper State.

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

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