Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Upper Falls, Rochester, NY

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

Upper Falls, Rochester, NY map of race and ethnicity
Click the map to explore
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area

The majority race in Upper Falls overall is black, making up 44.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 39.6%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Upper Falls
Race
Upper Falls, Rochester, NY Population
White
3.8%
Hispanic
39.6%
Black
44.2%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Upper Falls, Rochester, NY Population
White
3.8%
Hispanic
39.6%
Black
44.2%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper Falls, Rochester, NY

The map below shows diversity in Upper Falls. 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.

Upper Falls, Rochester, NY map of race and ethnicity
Click the map to explore

Diversity Score

Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
 

Upper Falls Diversity Score

65

With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Upper Falls is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Upper Falls's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Upper Falls.

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with Similar Populations

Home Services