Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

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

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Upper West Side overall is white, making up 65.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.8%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 Upper West Side
Race
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY Population
White
65.0%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
5.9%
Asian
9.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY Population
White
65.0%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
5.9%
Asian
9.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

The map below shows diversity in Upper West Side. 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 West Side, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Upper West Side Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Upper West Side is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Upper West Side's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Upper West Side.

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

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