The map below shows majority race by area in Palisades Park, 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 Palisades Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Palisades Park overall is asian, making up 57.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.5%. There are more asian people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Palisades Park, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
17.8% |
Hispanic |
21.5% |
Black |
1.4% |
Asian |
57.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Palisades Park, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
17.8% |
Hispanic |
21.5% |
Black |
1.4% |
Asian |
57.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Palisades Park, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Palisades Park. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
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No diversity
Palisades Park Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Palisades Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Palisades Park's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Palisades Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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