Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Side, Long Beach, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in West Side, 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 Side racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

West Side, Long Beach, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Side overall is hispanic, making up 55.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.5%. There are more hispanic people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 in West Side
Race
West Side, Long Beach, CA Population
White
5.9%
Hispanic
55.4%
Black
8.9%
Asian
25.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Side, Long Beach, CA Population
White
5.9%
Hispanic
55.4%
Black
8.9%
Asian
25.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Side, Long Beach, CA

The map below shows diversity in West Side. 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.

West Side, Long Beach, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Side Diversity Score

74

With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, West Side is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Side's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of West Side.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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