The map below shows majority race by area in Roosevelt Island, 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 Roosevelt Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Roosevelt Island overall is white, making up 37.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 33.7%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.3% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
13.8% |
Asian |
33.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
37.3% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
13.8% |
Asian |
33.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY
The map below shows diversity in Roosevelt Island. 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
Roosevelt Island Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Roosevelt Island is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Roosevelt Island's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Roosevelt Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
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- Long Island City, Queens, NY: less diverse
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Midtown, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Astoria, Queens, NY: less diverse
- Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Yorkville, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Sunnyside, Queens, NY: less diverse
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
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