The map below shows majority race by area in West Rock, 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 Rock 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 Rock overall is black, making up 43.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 29.0%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 Rock, New Haven, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.9% |
Hispanic |
29.0% |
Black |
43.0% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Rock, New Haven, CT Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.9% |
Hispanic |
29.0% |
Black |
43.0% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Rock, New Haven, CT
The map below shows diversity in West Rock. 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 Rock Diversity Score
75
With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, West Rock is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Rock's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Rock.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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