The map below shows majority race by area in Flushing, 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 Flushing racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Flushing overall is asian, making up 64.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 16.4%. There are more asian people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Flushing
Self-Identified Race |
Flushing, Queens, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.4% |
Hispanic |
15.0% |
Black |
2.3% |
Asian |
64.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Flushing, Queens, NY
The map below shows diversity in Flushing. 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.
Flushing Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, Flushing is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Flushing's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Flushing.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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