Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows majority race by area in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay overall is white, making up 53.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.1%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay
Race
Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
53.0%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
5.5%
Asian
25.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY Population
White
53.0%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
5.5%
Asian
25.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY

The map below shows diversity in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. 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.

Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay Diversity Score

60

With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.

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

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