Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Harlem, Manhattan, NY

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

Harlem, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Harlem overall is black, making up 55.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.9%. 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 in Harlem
Race
Harlem, Manhattan, NY Population
White
13.5%
Hispanic
23.9%
Black
55.8%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Harlem, Manhattan, NY Population
White
13.5%
Hispanic
23.9%
Black
55.8%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Harlem, Manhattan, NY

The map below shows diversity in Harlem. 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.

Harlem, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Harlem Diversity Score

71

With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Harlem is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Harlem's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Harlem.

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

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