The map below shows majority race by area in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
Majority Race Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
The majority race in Costa Mesa overall is white at 50.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 35.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Costa Mesa, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.0% |
Hispanic |
35.9% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
8.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Costa Mesa, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.0% |
Hispanic |
35.9% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
8.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Costa Mesa, CA
The map below shows diversity in Costa Mesa. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
