Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ

The map below shows majority race by area in Crescent Area Historic 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 Crescent Area Historic District racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Crescent Area Historic District overall is hispanic, making up 73.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.2%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 in Crescent Area Historic District
Race
Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ Population
White
5.1%
Hispanic
73.1%
Black
15.2%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ Population
White
5.1%
Hispanic
73.1%
Black
15.2%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Crescent Area Historic 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.

Crescent Area Historic District, Plainfield, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Crescent Area Historic District Diversity Score

47

With a diversity score of 47 out of 100, Crescent Area Historic District is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Crescent Area Historic District's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Crescent Area Historic District.

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

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