The map below shows majority race by area in Newark, 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 Newark racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Newark overall is black, making up 49.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 34.3%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the city. 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 Newark
Self-Identified Race |
Newark, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
9.9% |
Hispanic |
34.3% |
Black |
49.5% |
Asian |
1.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Newark, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Newark. 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.
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Newark Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Newark is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Newark's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Newark.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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