Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Highwood, Hamden, CT

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

Highwood, Hamden, CT map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Highwood overall is black, making up 60.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.9%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Highwood
Race
Highwood, Hamden, CT Population
White
11.2%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
60.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Highwood, Hamden, CT Population
White
11.2%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
60.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Highwood, Hamden, CT

The map below shows diversity in Highwood. 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.

Highwood, Hamden, CT map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Highwood Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Highwood is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Highwood's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Highwood.

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

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