The map below shows majority race by area in Westwood, 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 Westwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Westwood overall is white, making up 50.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 24.9%. 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 northwest 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 |
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.0% |
Hispanic |
12.9% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
24.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.0% |
Hispanic |
12.9% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
24.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
7.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
The map below shows diversity in Westwood. 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
Westwood Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Westwood is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westwood's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Westwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Palms, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Clarkdale, Culver City, CA: more diverse
- Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
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- Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Western Addition, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Westchester, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- Westchase, Houston, TX: less diverse
- West Ridge, Chicago, IL: more diverse