Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Bronx, Bronx, NY

The map below shows majority race by area in South Bronx, 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 South Bronx racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

South Bronx, Bronx, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Bronx overall is hispanic, making up 61.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.2%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast 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 in South Bronx
Race
South Bronx, Bronx, NY Population
White
1.9%
Hispanic
61.5%
Black
33.2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Bronx, Bronx, NY Population
White
1.9%
Hispanic
61.5%
Black
33.2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Bronx, Bronx, NY

The map below shows diversity in South Bronx. 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.

South Bronx, Bronx, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Bronx Diversity Score

26

With a diversity score of 26 out of 100, South Bronx is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Bronx's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of South Bronx.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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