The map below shows majority race by area in 08104, 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 08104 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 08104 overall is black, making up 52.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 37.9%. There are more black people in the south areas of the zip. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 in 08104
Self-Identified Race |
08104, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.0% |
Hispanic |
37.9% |
Black |
52.6% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 08104, NJ
The map below shows diversity in 08104. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
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08104 Diversity Score
57.6
More diverse than 86% of US zip codes
08104 has a diversity score of 57.6: the chance, in percent, that two residents picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups, from ACS race counts. A place where everyone shares one group scores 0, and an even mix of the six groups in the chart above scores the maximum, 83.3. 08104 is much more diverse than other US zip codes, more diverse than 86% of them. Within 08104's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is west 08104, and the least diverse areas are in south 08104.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates (race and Hispanic origin); proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.