The map below shows majority race by area in West Adams, 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 West Adams racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Adams overall is hispanic, making up 57.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 29.4%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.7% |
Hispanic |
57.0% |
Black |
29.4% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.7% |
Hispanic |
57.0% |
Black |
29.4% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Adams, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in West Adams. 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
West Adams Diversity Score
55
With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, West Adams is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Adams's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Adams.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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