The map below shows majority race by area in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Great Neck overall is white, making up 68.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 17.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Great Neck, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.0% |
Hispanic |
9.2% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
17.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Great Neck, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.0% |
Hispanic |
9.2% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
17.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Great Neck, NY
The map below shows diversity in Great Neck. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Great Neck Diversity Score
82
With a diversity score of 82 out of 100, Great Neck is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Great Neck's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Great Neck.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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