The map below shows majority race by area in West Walnut, 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 Walnut 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 Walnut overall is hispanic, making up 54.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.1%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 Walnut, Allentown, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.1% |
Hispanic |
54.8% |
Black |
7.5% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Walnut, Allentown, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.1% |
Hispanic |
54.8% |
Black |
7.5% |
Asian |
6.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Walnut, Allentown, PA
The map below shows diversity in West Walnut. 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 Walnut Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, West Walnut is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Walnut's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of West Walnut.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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