Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

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

Black Rock, Buffalo, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Black Rock overall is white, making up 51.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.7%. There are more white people in the north 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 Black Rock
Race
Black Rock, Buffalo, NY Population
White
51.8%
Hispanic
24.7%
Black
8.8%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
1.1%
Other
6.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Black Rock, Buffalo, NY Population
White
51.8%
Hispanic
24.7%
Black
8.8%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
1.1%
Other
6.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

The map below shows diversity in Black Rock. 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.

Black Rock, Buffalo, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Black Rock Diversity Score

84

With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Black Rock is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Black Rock's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Black Rock.

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

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