The map below shows majority race by area in West Atherton, 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 Atherton 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 Atherton overall is white, making up 60.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 21.1%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Atherton, Atherton, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.7% |
Hispanic |
12.3% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
21.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Atherton, Atherton, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.7% |
Hispanic |
12.3% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
21.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Atherton, Atherton, CA
The map below shows diversity in West Atherton. 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 Atherton Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, West Atherton is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Atherton's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Atherton.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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