Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA

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

Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Eighth Ward overall is hispanic, making up 66.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 17.8%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Eighth Ward
Race
Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
17.8%
Hispanic
66.0%
Black
13.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
0.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA Population
White
17.8%
Hispanic
66.0%
Black
13.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
0.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA

The map below shows diversity in Eighth Ward. 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.

Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Eighth Ward Diversity Score

41

With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Eighth Ward is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Eighth Ward's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Eighth Ward.

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

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