The map below shows majority race by area in Grays Ferry, 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 Grays Ferry racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Grays Ferry overall is black, making up 48.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.9%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.9% |
Hispanic |
8.7% |
Black |
48.3% |
Asian |
12.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.9% |
Hispanic |
8.7% |
Black |
48.3% |
Asian |
12.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Grays Ferry. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Grays Ferry Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Grays Ferry is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Grays Ferry's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Grays Ferry.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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