The map below shows majority race by area in Seaside Heights, 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 Seaside Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Seaside Heights overall is white, making up 89.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. 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 |
Seaside Heights, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.2% |
Hispanic |
8.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Seaside Heights, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.2% |
Hispanic |
8.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Seaside Heights, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Seaside Heights. 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
Seaside Heights Diversity Score
43
With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Seaside Heights is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Seaside Heights's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Seaside Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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