The map below shows majority race by area in Atlantic City, 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 Atlantic City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Atlantic City overall is black, making up 31.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 28.9%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Atlantic City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.0% |
Hispanic |
28.9% |
Black |
31.4% |
Asian |
16.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Atlantic City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.0% |
Hispanic |
28.9% |
Black |
31.4% |
Asian |
16.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Atlantic City, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Atlantic City. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Atlantic City Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Atlantic City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Atlantic City's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Atlantic City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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