Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA

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

Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Jordan Heights overall is hispanic, making up 75.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 11.4%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Jordan Heights
Race
Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA Population
White
11.4%
Hispanic
75.9%
Black
10.8%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA Population
White
11.4%
Hispanic
75.9%
Black
10.8%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA

The map below shows diversity in Jordan Heights. 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.

Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Jordan Heights Diversity Score

27

With a diversity score of 27 out of 100, Jordan Heights is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Jordan Heights's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Jordan Heights.

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

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