The map below shows majority race by area in Springfield Gardens, 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 Springfield Gardens racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Springfield Gardens overall is black, making up 78.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.9%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
2.3% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
78.7% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
2.3% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
78.7% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
The map below shows diversity in Springfield Gardens. 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
Springfield Gardens Diversity Score
24
With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Springfield Gardens is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Springfield Gardens's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Springfield Gardens.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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