The map below shows majority race by area in New York, 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 York 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 York overall is white, making up 58.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the state. 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 |
New York Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.7% |
Hispanic |
17.3% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
7.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
New York Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.7% |
Hispanic |
17.3% |
Black |
12.6% |
Asian |
7.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for New York
The map below shows diversity in New York. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
New York Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, New York is more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within New York's proper boundaries is to the south of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of New York.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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