Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

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

South Ironbound, Newark, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Ironbound overall is black, making up 51.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.1%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 Ironbound
Race
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ Population
White
22.1%
Hispanic
22.0%
Black
51.0%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ Population
White
22.1%
Hispanic
22.0%
Black
51.0%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

The map below shows diversity in South Ironbound. 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 Ironbound, Newark, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Ironbound Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, South Ironbound is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Ironbound's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of South Ironbound.

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

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