Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY

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

Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Bensonhurst overall is white, making up 39.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 38.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the north 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 Bensonhurst
Race
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
39.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
Black
1.0%
Asian
38.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
39.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
Black
1.0%
Asian
38.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows diversity in Bensonhurst. 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.

Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Bensonhurst Diversity Score

75

With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Bensonhurst is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Bensonhurst's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Bensonhurst.

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

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