The map below shows majority race by area in West Hempstead, 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead overall is white, making up 47.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.3%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. 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 Hempstead, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.5% |
Hispanic |
24.3% |
Black |
21.1% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Hempstead, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.5% |
Hispanic |
24.3% |
Black |
21.1% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Hempstead, NY
The map below shows diversity in West Hempstead. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Hempstead Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, West Hempstead is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Hempstead's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Hempstead.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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