Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Journal Square overall is asian, making up 40.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.6%. There are more asian people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 Journal Square
Race
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
21.8%
Hispanic
22.6%
Black
10.1%
Asian
40.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
21.8%
Hispanic
22.6%
Black
10.1%
Asian
40.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Journal 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.

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Journal Square Diversity Score

94

With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Journal Square is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Journal Square's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Journal Square.

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

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