Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY

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

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hamilton Heights overall is hispanic, making up 48.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.3%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Hamilton Heights
Race
Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY Population
White
16.1%
Hispanic
48.6%
Black
26.3%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY Population
White
16.1%
Hispanic
48.6%
Black
26.3%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY

The map below shows diversity in Hamilton Heights. 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.

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hamilton Heights Diversity Score

85

With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Hamilton Heights is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Hamilton Heights's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Hamilton Heights.

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

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