Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY

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

Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fort Green overall is white, making up 40.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 29.2%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Fort Green
Race
Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
40.3%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
29.2%
Asian
8.8%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
40.3%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
29.2%
Asian
8.8%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows diversity in Fort Green. 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.

Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Fort Green Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Fort Green is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Fort Green's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Fort Green.

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

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