The map below shows majority race by area in Elmont, 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 Elmont racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Elmont overall is black, making up 41.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.5%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Elmont, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
15.2% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
41.3% |
Asian |
15.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Elmont, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
15.2% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
41.3% |
Asian |
15.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Elmont, NY
The map below shows diversity in Elmont. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Elmont Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Elmont is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Elmont's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Elmont.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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