The map below shows majority race by area in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Petersburg overall is white, making up 62.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.1%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Petersburg, Scranton, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.6% |
Hispanic |
13.1% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
11.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Petersburg, Scranton, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.6% |
Hispanic |
13.1% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
11.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Petersburg, Scranton, PA
The map below shows diversity in Petersburg. 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
Petersburg Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Petersburg is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Petersburg's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Petersburg.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Downtown, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- South Side, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Providence, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- West Side, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: less diverse
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: less diverse
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more diverse
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: less diverse
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