Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Westchester County, NY

The map below shows majority race by area in Westchester County, 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 Westchester County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Westchester County, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Westchester County overall is white, making up 56.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Westchester County
Race
Westchester County, NY Population
White
56.7%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
11.8%
Asian
6.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Westchester County, NY Population
White
56.7%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
11.8%
Asian
6.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westchester County, NY

The map below shows diversity in Westchester County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Westchester County, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Westchester County Diversity Score

92

With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Westchester County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Westchester County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Westchester County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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