Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Astoria, Queens, NY

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Astoria overall is white, making up 46.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 28.4%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Astoria

 
Self-Identified Race
Astoria, Queens, NY Population
White
46.3%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
7.1%
Asian
13.9%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Astoria, Queens, NY

The map below shows diversity in Astoria. 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.

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Astoria Diversity Score

76

With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Astoria is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Astoria's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Astoria.

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

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