The map below shows majority race by area in Dumbo, 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 Dumbo racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Dumbo overall is white, making up 51.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 16.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.9% |
Hispanic |
13.8% |
Black |
14.6% |
Asian |
16.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.9% |
Hispanic |
13.8% |
Black |
14.6% |
Asian |
16.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
The map below shows diversity in Dumbo. 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
Dumbo Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Dumbo is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Dumbo's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Dumbo.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Financial District, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- Little Italy, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
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