The map below shows majority race by area in West Torrance, 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 Torrance 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 Torrance overall is asian, making up 40.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 34.6%. There are more asian people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 Torrance, Torrance, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.6% |
Hispanic |
16.1% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
40.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Torrance, Torrance, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.6% |
Hispanic |
16.1% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
40.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Torrance, Torrance, CA
The map below shows diversity in West Torrance. 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 Torrance Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, West Torrance is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Torrance's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of West Torrance.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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