The map below shows majority race by area in Bronx 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 Bronx County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Bronx County overall is hispanic, making up 54.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 29.5%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Bronx County, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.6% |
Hispanic |
54.4% |
Black |
29.5% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Bronx County, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.6% |
Hispanic |
54.4% |
Black |
29.5% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bronx County, NY
The map below shows diversity in Bronx 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
Bronx County Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Bronx County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Bronx County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Bronx County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- New York County, NY: more diverse
- Queens County, NY: more diverse
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- Hudson County, NJ: more diverse
- Passaic County, NJ: less diverse
- Nassau County, NY: more diverse
- Essex County, NJ: more diverse
- Morris County, NJ: less diverse
- Suffolk County, NY: less diverse
- Warren County, NJ: less diverse
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- Wayne County, MI: less diverse
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- Travis County, TX: more diverse
- Suffolk County, NY: less diverse