The map below shows majority race by area in West Potsdam, 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam overall is white, making up 94.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 3.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian 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 |
West Potsdam, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.6% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Potsdam, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.6% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
3.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Potsdam, NY
The map below shows diversity in West Potsdam. 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 Potsdam Diversity Score
28
With a diversity score of 28 out of 100, West Potsdam is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Potsdam's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Potsdam.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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