The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown, 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 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 overall is white, making up 79.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 7.9%. There are more white people in the southeast 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 |
Downtown, Scranton, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.2% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown, Scranton, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.2% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown, Scranton, PA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown. 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 Diversity Score
43
With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Downtown is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: more diverse
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: more diverse
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more diverse
- West Side, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more diverse
- Providence, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: less diverse
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more diverse
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more diverse
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- West End Helena, Helena, MT: less diverse
- Bivins Addition, Amarillo, TX: less diverse
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: more diverse
- Bayside, Everett, WA: more diverse
- Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Audubon Place, Tuscaloosa, AL: less diverse