The map below shows majority race by area in Overlook, 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 Overlook racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Overlook overall is white, making up 56.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Overlook, Summit, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.8% |
Hispanic |
20.6% |
Black |
9.6% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Overlook, Summit, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.8% |
Hispanic |
20.6% |
Black |
9.6% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Overlook, Summit, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Overlook. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Overlook Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Overlook is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Overlook's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Overlook.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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