The map below shows majority race by area in Roxborough, 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 Roxborough racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Roxborough overall is white, making up 69.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.8%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.2% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
13.8% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.2% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
13.8% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
The map below shows diversity in Roxborough. 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
Roxborough Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Roxborough is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Roxborough's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Roxborough.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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