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New York City is known for its diverse population, with residents from various ethnic backgrounds. The spatial distribution of ethnic groups in the city can vary across neighborhoods and boroughs.
African American communities are concentrated in neighborhoods like Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn.
Hispanic and Latino communities are dispersed throughout various neighborhoods in New York City. Significant concentrations can be found in neighborhoods like Washington Heights and Inwood in Manhattan, as well as in areas of the Bronx and parts of Brooklyn.
Asian American communities are diverse and spread across several neighborhoods. Chinatown in Manhattan, Flushing in Queens, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn are notable areas with significant Asian populations. Additionally, neighborhoods like Jackson Heights and Elmhurst in Queens have a vibrant South Asian community.
Historically, Jewish Americans have had a strong presence in neighborhoods like the Lower East Side and the Upper West Side of Manhattan. However, the Jewish community is dispersed throughout various neighborhoods in the city.
Italian American communities have a rich history in New York City, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Italy in Manhattan and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn. While their numbers have declined over the years, there are still Italian American enclaves in certain areas.
The map below shows ethnic neighborhoods in NYC by the world region according to the New York Times.
Here is another interactive map created by Kyle E. Walker, Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Center for Urban Studies at Texas Christian University that shows the origin and number of immigrants throughout the U.S. Each dot on the map represents 20 immigrants.
If you’d like to learn more about New York City, the following maps may be of interest:
Today, New York is home to nearly 4.5 million immigrants, the third-largest number of foreign-born residents in the country, surpassed only be California and Texas. New York’s large immigrant community and its historical ties to America’s immigration history are just two reasons why the Empire State is known as a place where people from all over the world come to build new lives and grab a piece of the American Dream.
Today, New York is home to nearly 4.5 million immigrants, the third-largest number of foreign-born residents in the country, surpassed only be California and Texas. New York’s large immigrant community and its historical ties to America’s immigration history are just two reasons why the Empire State is known as a place where people from all over the world come to build new lives and grab a piece of the American Dream.
http://www.newamericaneconomy.org/locations/
Immigrant Residents 4,462,737
Immigrant Share of Population 22.6%
Immigrant Taxes Paid (2014) $42.4B
Immigrant Spending Power (2014) $103.3B
Immigrant Entrepreneurs 288,737
Employees at Immigrant-Owned Firms 496,928
http://www.newamericaneconomy.org/locations/