Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in New Paltz, NY

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

New Paltz, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in New Paltz overall is white, making up 73.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 in New Paltz
Race
New Paltz, NY Population
White
73.3%
Hispanic
13.0%
Black
4.8%
Asian
4.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
New Paltz, NY Population
White
73.3%
Hispanic
13.0%
Black
4.8%
Asian
4.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for New Paltz, NY

The map below shows diversity in New Paltz. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

New Paltz, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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New Paltz Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, New Paltz is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within New Paltz's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of New Paltz.

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

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