Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in The Waterfront overall is asian, making up 57.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.1%. There are more asian people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in The Waterfront
Race
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
28.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
2.6%
Asian
57.2%
Native American
0.6%
Other
5.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Population
White
28.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
2.6%
Asian
57.2%
Native American
0.6%
Other
5.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

The map below shows diversity in The Waterfront. 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.

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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The Waterfront Diversity Score

66

With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, The Waterfront is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within The Waterfront's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of The Waterfront.

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

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