Brief Profile of the ethnic composition of Jackson Heights:
|
Population by Race – 2005-2009 Census (ACS 5-yr average) |
NYC Neighborhood Jackson Heights |
% |
| White alone persons |
53782 |
48.0 |
| Black or African-American alone persons |
2951 |
2.6 |
| Native American alone persons |
569 |
0.5 |
| Asian alone persons |
25657 |
22.9 |
| Pacific Islander alone persons |
25 |
0.0 |
| Other race alone persons |
26424 |
23.6 |
| Persons of two or more race |
2741 |
2.4 |
|
Table Details
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| Area Profiled: NYC Neighborhood Jackson Heights |
| Source: American Community Survery, Census Bureau, US Commerce Dept |
| Region: New York City |
| Table: Population by Race – 2005-2009 Census (ACS 5-yr average) |
1990-2000: “India Casts Its Subtle Spell on Queens.” The New York Times. (August 19, 1994 , Friday, Late Edition – Final ): 1305 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2012/04/04.
This article talks about the Indian enclave in Jackson Heights that we walked through on our walking tour. It describes the different things that can be found throughout the shopping areas such as food, Bollywood movies, and Indian wear. It also talks about how Indians from different parts of the country come to Jackson Heights to find the spices and other goods that come from India and are not found in other parts of the U.S.
2000-2010: “JACKSON HEIGHTS IS HEART OF MELTING POT Dreams fulfilled in city’s most diverse community.” Daily News (New York). (May 26, 2002 , Sunday ): 856 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2012/04/04.
This article discusses how Jackson Heights is considered to be the most diverse community in the city. Seeing that Jackson Heights is comprised of people from more than 70 countries and speak over 40 languages, it is a place where immigrants find themselves at home. Because of this, many immigrants started their own businesses and bought homes in the area, thus adding to the melting pot.
2010-2012: “YOUR GUIDE TO JACKSON HEIGHTS.” Daily News (New York). (February 28, 2010 Sunday ): 643 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2012/04/03.
The article gives an in depth guide to the many different things that can be found in the Indian enclave of Jackson Heights. It pretty much gives a walkthrough in which the locations of different stores and what goods they sell. Of course, it talks about the various foods as well as the colorful garments that can be bought in such a short range of streets..
