The map below shows majority race by area in West Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange overall is white, making up 46.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 Orange
Self-Identified Race |
West Orange, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.7% |
Hispanic |
17.6% |
Black |
24.5% |
Asian |
6.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Orange, NJ
The map below shows diversity in West Orange. 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 Orange Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, West Orange is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Orange's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Orange.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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