The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Yonkers, 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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers overall is hispanic, making up 44.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.4%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Yonkers, Yonkers, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
11.1% |
Hispanic |
44.1% |
Black |
32.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
9.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Yonkers, Yonkers, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
11.1% |
Hispanic |
44.1% |
Black |
32.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
9.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Yonkers, Yonkers, NY
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Yonkers. 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 Yonkers Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Downtown Yonkers is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Yonkers's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Downtown Yonkers.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Lincoln Park, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Bryn Mawr, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Riverdale, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Southeast Yonkers, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Lawrence Park, Bronxville, NY: less diverse
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