13. Percent People of Color by Census Tract, 1990 and 2016

Demographics

Demographic change varies by neighborhood

Mapping the growth in people of color by census tract illustrates variation in growth in communities of color throughout the region. The map highlights how the percent of people of color has increased in many neighborhoods in Orange County. Many census tracts have changed to majority people of color since 1990, including neighborhoods in La Habra, Cypress, Buena Park, Fullerton, Irvine, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. Areas that have increased the percent of people of color but are not majority people of color census tracts include neighborhoods in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Yorba Linda.

Significant variation in growth in communities of color by neighborhood 13. Percent People of Color by Census Tract, 1990 and 2016

Less than 13% 13% to 25% 25% to 50% 50% or more

1990 2016