The map below shows majority race by area in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Riverdale overall is white, making up 55.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 27.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Riverdale, Bronx, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
27.6% |
Black |
8.6% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Riverdale, Bronx, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
27.6% |
Black |
8.6% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Riverdale, Bronx, NY
The map below shows diversity in Riverdale. 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
Riverdale Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Riverdale is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Riverdale's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Riverdale.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, NY: more diverse
- Ludlow, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Kings Bridge, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Park Hills, Yonkers, NY: less diverse
- Woodlawn, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Bedford Park, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Lincoln Park, Yonkers, NY: more diverse
- Downtown Yonkers, Yonkers, NY: more diverse
- Nodine Hill, Yonkers, NY: more diverse
- Inwood, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Belmont, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA: more diverse
- La Habra City, La Habra, CA: less diverse
- Westwood, Cincinnati, OH: less diverse
- South Dallas Fair Park, Dallas, TX: less diverse
- Juniata Park-Feltonville, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Southeast, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: more diverse
- Reynolds Corners, Toledo, OH: less diverse