The map below shows majority race by area in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Van Nuys overall is hispanic, making up 53.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.6%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Van Nuys, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.6% |
Hispanic |
53.6% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Van Nuys, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.6% |
Hispanic |
53.6% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Van Nuys, CA
The map below shows diversity in Van Nuys. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Van Nuys Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Van Nuys is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Van Nuys's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Van Nuys.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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