The map below shows majority race by area in West Bethlehem, 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 West Bethlehem racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Bethlehem overall is white, making up 61.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 27.3%. 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 east 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 |
West Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.2% |
Hispanic |
27.3% |
Black |
8.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.2% |
Hispanic |
27.3% |
Black |
8.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
The map below shows diversity in West Bethlehem. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Bethlehem Diversity Score
42
With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, West Bethlehem is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Bethlehem's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of West Bethlehem.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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