Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Poplar, Allentown, PA

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

South Poplar, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Poplar overall is hispanic, making up 68.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.9%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 Poplar
Race
South Poplar, Allentown, PA Population
White
21.9%
Hispanic
68.4%
Black
8.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Poplar, Allentown, PA Population
White
21.9%
Hispanic
68.4%
Black
8.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Poplar, Allentown, PA

The map below shows diversity in South Poplar. 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 Poplar, Allentown, PA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Poplar Diversity Score

34

With a diversity score of 34 out of 100, South Poplar is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Poplar's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South Poplar.

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

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