Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY

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

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Dyker Heights overall is white, making up 44.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 38.4%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Dyker Heights
Race
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
44.6%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
2.7%
Asian
38.4%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
44.6%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
2.7%
Asian
38.4%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows diversity in Dyker Heights. 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.

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Dyker Heights Diversity Score

61

With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Dyker Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Dyker Heights's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Dyker Heights.

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

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