The map below shows majority race by area in Westside, 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 Westside racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Westside overall is black, making up 65.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.2%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Westside, Atlantic City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.2% |
Hispanic |
24.2% |
Black |
65.2% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Westside, Atlantic City, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.2% |
Hispanic |
24.2% |
Black |
65.2% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westside, Atlantic City, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Westside. 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
Westside Diversity Score
39
With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Westside is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westside's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Westside.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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