Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY

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

Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Boerum Hill overall is white, making up 53.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.4%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in Boerum Hill
Race
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
53.1%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
15.4%
Asian
11.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
6.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
53.1%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
15.4%
Asian
11.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
6.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows diversity in Boerum Hill. 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.

Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Boerum Hill Diversity Score

79

With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Boerum Hill is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Boerum Hill's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Boerum Hill.

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

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