The map below shows majority race by area in Academy Heights, 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 Academy Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Academy Heights overall is white, making up 58.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Academy Heights, Orange, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.3% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
22.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Academy Heights, Orange, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.3% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
22.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Academy Heights. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Academy Heights Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Academy Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Academy Heights's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Academy Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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