The map below shows majority race by area in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Port Jefferson overall is white, making up 81.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Port Jefferson, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.4% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
7.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Port Jefferson, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.4% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
7.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Port Jefferson, NY
The map below shows diversity in Port Jefferson. 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
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Port Jefferson Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Port Jefferson is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Port Jefferson's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Port Jefferson.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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