Posted Jun 17, 2026, 5:35 PM
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Right, blacks on the West Coast are much more integrated than blacks east of the Rockies (esp. legacy metros), but I don't think that translates to greater cultural cohesion. It's just that there aren't a lot of black people (again, excepting that middle class corridor in South LA).
Not sure if there's any even plurality black low-income neighborhoods in the Western U.S. Watts is maybe 10% black these days. Maybe Compton, somewhat? At least for a few more years, until Compton becomes 90% Hispanic like the former black neighborhoods to the north. Oakland has some plurality black areas, but I think more middle class.
And I don't think Seattle, Portland or San Diego have any black neighborhoods anymore. Maybe a few legacy enclaves with some older households.
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