The map below shows majority race by area in Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Rio Grande overall is white, making up 63.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Rio Grande, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.1% |
Hispanic |
22.1% |
Black |
8.4% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rio Grande, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.1% |
Hispanic |
22.1% |
Black |
8.4% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rio Grande, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Rio Grande. 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
Rio Grande Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Rio Grande is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Rio Grande's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Rio Grande.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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