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.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Jefferson Square overall is white, making up 61.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.5%. There are more white people in the south 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 Jefferson Square
Self-Identified Race |
Jefferson Square, Omaha, NE Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.5% |
Hispanic |
10.5% |
Black |
10.1% |
Asian |
10.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.1% |
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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Jefferson Square Diversity Score
58.4
More diverse than 58% of US neighborhoods
Jefferson Square has a diversity score of 58.4: the chance, in percent, that two residents picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups, from ACS race counts. A place where everyone shares one group scores 0, and an even mix of the six groups in the chart above scores the maximum, 83.3. Jefferson Square is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods, more diverse than 58% of them. Within Jefferson Square's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is central Jefferson Square, and the least diverse areas are in south Jefferson Square.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates (race and Hispanic origin); proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Vinton Street, Omaha, NE: less diverse
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- Aksarben-Elmwood Park, Omaha, NE: less diverse
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