The map below shows majority race by area in Brooklyn Heights, 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 Brooklyn Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Brooklyn Heights overall is white, making up 76.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 7.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.0% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
5.0% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.0% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
5.0% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY
The map below shows diversity in Brooklyn Heights. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Brooklyn Heights Diversity Score
47
With a diversity score of 47 out of 100, Brooklyn Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Brooklyn Heights's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Brooklyn Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Financial District, Manhattan, NY: more diverse
- Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more diverse
- Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
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- Park Hill, Denver, CO: more diverse
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- Maplewood, Rochester, NY: more diverse
- Sandy Beach, Fall River, MA: less diverse
- Fair Haven, New Haven, CT: more diverse
- Rockaway Park, Queens, NY: more diverse
- Franklin Park, Toledo, OH: less diverse