The map below shows majority race by area in 40242, 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 40242 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 40242 overall is white, making up 79.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.1%. There are more white people in the west areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
40242, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
8.1% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
40242, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
8.1% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 40242, KY
The map below shows diversity in 40242. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
40242 Diversity Score
75
With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, 40242 is more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 40242's proper boundaries is to the south of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of 40242.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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