The map below shows majority race by area in Berks 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 Berks County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Berks County overall is white, making up 66.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 25.1%. There are more white people in the northwest 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 |
Berks County, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.7% |
Hispanic |
25.1% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Berks County, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.7% |
Hispanic |
25.1% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Berks County, PA
The map below shows diversity in Berks 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
Berks County Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Berks County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Berks County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Berks County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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