Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY

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

Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Oakland Gardens overall is asian, making up 46.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 33.3%. There are more asian people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 Oakland Gardens
Race
Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY Population
White
33.3%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
2.0%
Asian
46.4%
Native American
0.5%
Other
2.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY Population
White
33.3%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
2.0%
Asian
46.4%
Native American
0.5%
Other
2.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY

The map below shows diversity in Oakland Gardens. 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.

Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oakland Gardens Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Oakland Gardens is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Oakland Gardens's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Oakland Gardens.

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

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