Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Van Nest, Bronx, NY

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

Van Nest, Bronx, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Van Nest overall is hispanic, making up 47.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.5%. There are more hispanic people in the south 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 Van Nest
Race
Van Nest, Bronx, NY Population
White
26.5%
Hispanic
47.9%
Black
13.4%
Asian
8.5%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Van Nest, Bronx, NY Population
White
26.5%
Hispanic
47.9%
Black
13.4%
Asian
8.5%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Van Nest, Bronx, NY

The map below shows diversity in Van Nest. 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.

Van Nest, Bronx, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Van Nest Diversity Score

88

With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Van Nest is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Van Nest's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Van Nest.

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

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