The map below shows majority race by area in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in New Jersey overall is white, making up 57.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 New Jersey
Self-Identified Race |
New Jersey Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.2% |
Hispanic |
17.7% |
Black |
11.3% |
Asian |
10.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for New Jersey
The map below shows diversity in New Jersey. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
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New Jersey Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, New Jersey is more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within New Jersey's proper boundaries is to the central of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of New Jersey.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.