The map below shows majority race by area in Southwood, 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 Southwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Southwood overall is white, making up 73.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Southwood, Old Bridge, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.6% |
Hispanic |
14.0% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
9.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Southwood, Old Bridge, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.6% |
Hispanic |
14.0% |
Black |
2.7% |
Asian |
9.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwood, Old Bridge, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Southwood. 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
Southwood Diversity Score
33
With a diversity score of 33 out of 100, Southwood is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwood's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Southwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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