The map below shows majority race by area in Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover Heights overall is white, making up 76.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.0%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Dover Heights, Toms River, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.3% |
Hispanic |
13.0% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Dover Heights, Toms River, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.3% |
Hispanic |
13.0% |
Black |
2.8% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dover Heights, Toms River, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Dover 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
Dover Heights Diversity Score
26
With a diversity score of 26 out of 100, Dover Heights is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Dover Heights's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Dover Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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