Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

The map below shows majority race by area in 1st Ward, 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 1st Ward racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

1st Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in 1st Ward overall is hispanic, making up 75.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 13.8%. There are more hispanic people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 1st Ward
Race
1st Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
13.8%
Hispanic
75.5%
Black
9.0%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
1st Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
13.8%
Hispanic
75.5%
Black
9.0%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

The map below shows diversity in 1st Ward. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

1st Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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1st Ward Diversity Score

29

With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, 1st Ward is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within 1st Ward's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of 1st Ward.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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