Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Essex County, NJ

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

Essex County, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Essex County overall is black, making up 36.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.6%. There are more black people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Essex County

 
Self-Identified Race
Essex County, NJ Population
White
31.6%
Hispanic
22.1%
Black
36.3%
Asian
5.9%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Essex County, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Essex 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.

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Essex County Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Essex County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Essex County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Essex County.

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

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