The map below shows majority race by area in West Central, 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 Central 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 Central overall is hispanic, making up 41.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.6%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 Central, Pasadena, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.6% |
Hispanic |
41.9% |
Black |
9.2% |
Asian |
16.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Central, Pasadena, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.6% |
Hispanic |
41.9% |
Black |
9.2% |
Asian |
16.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Central, Pasadena, CA
The map below shows diversity in West Central. 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 Central Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, West Central is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Central's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of West Central.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Madison Heights, Pasadena, CA: more diverse
- North Central, Pasadena, CA: less diverse
- Mid Central, Pasadena, CA: more diverse
- Normandie Heights, Pasadena, CA: less diverse
- South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA: less diverse
- East Central, Pasadena, CA: less diverse
- South East, Pasadena, CA: more diverse
- North Arroyo, Pasadena, CA: less diverse
- North East, Pasadena, CA: more diverse
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
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- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: less diverse
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- South, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Southwestern Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI: less diverse