The map below shows majority race by area in Atlantic County, 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 County 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 County overall is white, making up 58.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 County, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.4% |
Hispanic |
17.4% |
Black |
12.9% |
Asian |
6.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Atlantic County, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.4% |
Hispanic |
17.4% |
Black |
12.9% |
Asian |
6.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Atlantic County, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Atlantic County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Atlantic County Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Atlantic County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Atlantic County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Atlantic County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Cumberland County, NJ: less diverse
- Harford County, MD: less diverse
- Baltimore County, MD: less diverse
- Baltimore City, MD: less diverse
- Carroll County, MD: less diverse
- Frederick County, MD: less diverse
- Jefferson County, WV: less diverse
- Berkeley County, WV: less diverse
- Morgan County, WV: less diverse
- Hampshire County, WV: less diverse
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