The map below shows majority race by area in Parsons, 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 Parsons racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Parsons overall is white, making up 68.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.5%. 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 |
Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.8% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
68.8% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The map below shows diversity in Parsons. 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
Parsons Diversity Score
33
With a diversity score of 33 out of 100, Parsons is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Parsons's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Parsons.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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