Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE

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

Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Jefferson Square overall is white, making up 54.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.0%. There are more white people in the south 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 Jefferson Square

 
Self-Identified Race
Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE Population
White
54.1%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
22.0%
Asian
7.2%
Native American
0.6%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE

The map below shows diversity in Jefferson Square. 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.

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