The map below shows majority race by area in Holmesburg, 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 Holmesburg racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Holmesburg overall is white, making up 49.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 21.3%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.0% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
21.3% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.0% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
21.3% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Holmesburg. 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Holmesburg Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Holmesburg is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Holmesburg's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Holmesburg.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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