The map below shows majority race by area in Stony Brook University, 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 University 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 University overall is white, making up 49.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 42.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian 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 |
Stony Brook University, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.8% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
42.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
0.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Stony Brook University, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.8% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
42.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
0.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Stony Brook University, NY
The map below shows diversity in Stony Brook University. 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 University Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Stony Brook University is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Stony Brook University's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Stony Brook University.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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