The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Ridgewood overall is white, making up 72.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 16.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.6% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
16.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.6% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
16.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Ridgewood. 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
Downtown Ridgewood Diversity Score
33
With a diversity score of 33 out of 100, Downtown Ridgewood is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Ridgewood's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Ridgewood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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