The map below shows majority race by area in Brooklyn, 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 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 overall is white, making up 71.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 11.8%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the west 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, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
4.9% |
Asian |
8.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
11.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Brooklyn, Portland, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.7% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
4.9% |
Asian |
8.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
11.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Brooklyn, Portland, OR
The map below shows diversity in Brooklyn. 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 Diversity Score
47
With a diversity score of 47 out of 100, Brooklyn is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Brooklyn's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Brooklyn.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Hosford-Abernethy, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Reed, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Creston-Kenilworth, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Buckman, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Richmond, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Homestead, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Eastmoreland, Portland, OR: less diverse
- University District, Portland, OR: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Rosedale, Camden, NJ: less diverse
- Gold Coast, Richland, WA: less diverse
- Read Blvd West, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Friends of Friedrich Wilderness Park, San Antonio, TX: more diverse
- Residence Park, Dayton, OH: less diverse
- Ridgewood, Madison, WI: more diverse
- Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD: more diverse
- Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL: less diverse
- Rockridge, Oakland, CA: more diverse
- Far North Dallas-Roanoke, Roanoke, TX: more diverse