The map below shows majority race by area in Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Stony Brook overall is white, making up 64.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 22.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Stony Brook, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.5% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
3.7% |
Asian |
22.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Stony Brook, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.5% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
3.7% |
Asian |
22.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Stony Brook, NY
The map below shows diversity in Stony Brook. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Stony Brook Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Stony Brook is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Stony Brook's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Stony Brook.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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