Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Upper Montclair, NJ

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

Upper Montclair, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Upper Montclair overall is white, making up 76.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.7%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 Montclair
Race
Upper Montclair, NJ Population
White
76.6%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
5.7%
Asian
4.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Upper Montclair, NJ Population
White
76.6%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
5.7%
Asian
4.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper Montclair, NJ

The map below shows diversity in Upper Montclair. 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.

Upper Montclair, NJ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Upper Montclair Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Upper Montclair is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Upper Montclair's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Upper Montclair.

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

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