The map below shows majority race by area in Wheatley Heights, 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 Wheatley Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Wheatley Heights overall is black, making up 59.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.2%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.5% |
Hispanic |
19.2% |
Black |
59.9% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.5% |
Hispanic |
19.2% |
Black |
59.9% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, NY
The map below shows diversity in Wheatley Heights. 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
Wheatley Heights Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Wheatley Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Wheatley Heights's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Wheatley Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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