The map below shows majority race by area in West Islip, 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 Islip 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 Islip overall is white, making up 84.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 West Islip
Self-Identified Race |
West Islip, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.7% |
Hispanic |
10.7% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Islip, NY
The map below shows diversity in West Islip. 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.
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West Islip Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, West Islip is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Islip's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Islip.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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