The map below shows majority race by area in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale overall is hispanic at 59.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.8%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 |
Palmdale, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.8% |
Hispanic |
59.0% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Palmdale, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.8% |
Hispanic |
59.0% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palmdale, CA
The map below shows diversity in Palmdale. 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.
