The map below shows majority race by area in Amity, 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 Amity racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Amity overall is black, making up 58.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.2%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Amity, New Haven, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.2% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
58.3% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Amity, New Haven, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.2% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
58.3% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Amity, New Haven, CT
The map below shows diversity in Amity. 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
Amity Diversity Score
38
With a diversity score of 38 out of 100, Amity is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Amity's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Amity.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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