Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ

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

Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hackensack Riverfront overall is asian, making up 36.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.8%. There are more asian people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Hackensack Riverfront
Race
Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
8.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
35.8%
Asian
36.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
8.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
35.8%
Asian
36.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Hackensack Riverfront. 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.

Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hackensack Riverfront Diversity Score

97

With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Hackensack Riverfront is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Hackensack Riverfront's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Hackensack Riverfront.

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

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