The map below shows majority race by area in West Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles overall is white, making up 64.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 15.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.5% |
Hispanic |
11.8% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
15.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.5% |
Hispanic |
11.8% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
15.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in West Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, West Los Angeles is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Los Angeles's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of West Los Angeles.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Century City, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Palms, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Clarkdale, Culver City, CA: more diverse
- Westwood, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Jefferson, Culver City, CA: more diverse
- West Adams, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Lone Mountain, Las Vegas, NV: more diverse
- Southwest Ada, Boise, ID: less diverse
- Southside, Lansing, MI: more diverse
- Southeast Boise, Boise, ID: less diverse
- South Reno, Reno, NV: more diverse
- South Lawndale, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Near Northwest, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Mission, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse