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Peonk--ji The Santa Clara Community Organization neighborhood is a vibrant neighorhood of 20,231 people located in north Eugene. This section of the neighborhood profile looks at the characteristics of the people living within the Santa Clara Community Organization neighborhood related to race, ethnicity, age, gender, veteran status and education. Race and Ethnicity Neighborhoods are comprised of many people with unique histories, backgrounds, culture, and stories. Understanding racial and ethnic diversity within our neighborhoods is also important to understanding and connecting with our neighbors. The U.S. Census Bureau recognizes racial identity and ethnic identity as distinct characteristics. For ethnicity, the census groups all respondents into one of two categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino ". For race, the categories included in the census questionnaire generally Santa Clara Community organization - Hispanic /Latino Population Not Hispanic or Latino: 18,822 93% Hispanic or Latino 1,409 7% Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 201D Redistricting Data SF (PL94 -1; reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country, and are not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically. People may choose to report more than one race to indicate their racial mixture, such as "American Indian" and "White." Understanding racial and ethnic diversity in our neighborhood is important for understanding our neighbors and ensuring shared and accessible neighborhood amenities. How does racial and ethnic diversity in our neighborhood compare with the racial and ethnic diversity of the neighbors we know? How can we connect with people of different races and ethnicities in our neighborhood? M ,W E City of Eugene Neighborhood Services — 2011 Neighborhood Analysis — Santa Clara Community Organization R3 uata source: U.S. Census Uureau, 1010 Kedl tncung uata Sh /PL94 -1111