Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Erie County, NY

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

Erie County, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Erie County overall is white, making up 74.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.3%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. 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 Erie County
Race
Erie County, NY Population
White
74.6%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
12.3%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Erie County, NY Population
White
74.6%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
12.3%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Erie County, NY

The map below shows diversity in Erie County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Erie County, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Erie County Diversity Score

66

With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Erie County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Erie County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Erie County.

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

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