The map below shows majority race by area in Greenville, 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 Greenville racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Greenville overall is black, making up 41.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 26.3%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Greenville, Jersey City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.0% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
41.6% |
Asian |
16.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Greenville, Jersey City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.0% |
Hispanic |
26.3% |
Black |
41.6% |
Asian |
16.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Greenville, Jersey City, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Greenville. 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
Greenville Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Greenville is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Greenville's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Greenville.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ: more diverse
- Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ: less diverse
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- West Side, Newark, NJ: more diverse
- Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ: more diverse
- Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ: more diverse
- The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ: less diverse
- The Heights, Jersey City, NJ: more diverse
- North Ironbound, Newark, NJ: less diverse
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