Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA

The map below shows majority race by area in 6th 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 6th Ward racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

6th Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in 6th Ward overall is hispanic, making up 57.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.5%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 6th Ward
Race
6th Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
28.5%
Hispanic
57.3%
Black
13.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
6th Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
28.5%
Hispanic
57.3%
Black
13.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 6th Ward, Allentown, PA

The map below shows diversity in 6th 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.

6th Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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6th Ward Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, 6th Ward is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within 6th Ward's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of 6th Ward.

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

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