The map below shows majority race by area in Salem County, 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 Salem County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Salem County overall is white, making up 73.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Salem County, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.8% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
12.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Salem County, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.8% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
12.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Salem County, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Salem County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Salem County Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Salem County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Salem County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Salem County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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