The map below shows majority race by area in Central Business District, 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 Central Business District racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Central Business District overall is black, making up 45.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.7%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Central Business District, Newark, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
22.7% |
Hispanic |
19.2% |
Black |
45.6% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
5.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Central Business District, Newark, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
22.7% |
Hispanic |
19.2% |
Black |
45.6% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
5.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Business District, Newark, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Central Business District. 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
Central Business District Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Central Business District is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Business District's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Central Business District.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ: less diverse
- Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway, Newark, NJ: less diverse
- Fairmuont, Newark, NJ: less diverse
- Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: less diverse
- Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ: less diverse
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