Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 08320, NJ

The map below shows majority race by area in 08320, 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 08320 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

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Majority race by area

The majority race in 08320 overall is black, making up 32.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.1%. There are more black people in the central areas of the zip. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 08320

 
Self-Identified Race
08320, NJ Population
White
31.1%
Hispanic
30.7%
Black
32.7%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
3.3%
Other
0.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 08320, NJ

The map below shows diversity in 08320. 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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08320 Diversity Score

70.1

More diverse than 98% of US zip codes

08320 has a diversity score of 70.1: 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. 08320 is much more diverse than other US zip codes, more diverse than 98% of them. Within 08320's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is central 08320, and the least diverse areas are in central 08320.

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.