The map below shows majority race by area in Elkins Park, 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 Elkins Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Elkins Park overall is white, making up 44.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 36.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Elkins Park
Self-Identified Race |
Elkins Park, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
44.7% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
36.7% |
Asian |
8.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Elkins Park, PA
The map below shows diversity in Elkins Park. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Elkins Park Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Elkins Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Elkins Park's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Elkins Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.