The map below shows majority race by area in Prospect 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 Prospect 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 Prospect Park overall is hispanic, making up 53.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.9%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Prospect Park, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.9% |
Hispanic |
53.3% |
Black |
16.8% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Prospect Park, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.9% |
Hispanic |
53.3% |
Black |
16.8% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Prospect Park, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Prospect 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
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Prospect Park Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Prospect Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Prospect Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Prospect Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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