The map below shows majority race by area in Soho, 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 Soho racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Soho overall is white, making up 74.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Soho, Manhattan, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.5% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
14.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Soho, Manhattan, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.5% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
14.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Soho, Manhattan, NY
The map below shows diversity in Soho. 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
Soho Diversity Score
29
With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, Soho is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Soho's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Soho.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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