Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Elizabeth, 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 Downtown Elizabeth racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Elizabeth overall is hispanic, making up 60.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.1%. There are more hispanic people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Downtown Elizabeth
Race
Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ Population
White
12.4%
Hispanic
60.3%
Black
23.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ Population
White
12.4%
Hispanic
60.3%
Black
23.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Elizabeth. 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.

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Elizabeth Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Downtown Elizabeth is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Elizabeth's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Elizabeth.

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

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