The map below shows majority race by area in La Mer, 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 La Mer racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in La Mer overall is white, making up 36.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 34.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
La Mer, Parlin, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.6% |
Hispanic |
14.5% |
Black |
9.0% |
Asian |
34.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
La Mer, Parlin, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.6% |
Hispanic |
14.5% |
Black |
9.0% |
Asian |
34.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for La Mer, Parlin, NJ
The map below shows diversity in La Mer. 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
La Mer Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, La Mer is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within La Mer's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of La Mer.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Southwood, Old Bridge, NJ: less diverse
- Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ: less diverse
- Charleston, Staten Island, NY: less diverse
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- Robinvale, Metuchen, NJ: less diverse
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