The map below shows majority race by area in 36856, 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 36856 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 36856 overall is black, making up 54.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.0%. There are more black people in the north areas of the zip. People who identify as white 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 |
36856, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.0% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
54.0% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
36856, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.0% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
54.0% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 36856, AL
The map below shows diversity in 36856. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
36856 Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, 36856 is much more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 36856's proper boundaries is to the south of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of 36856.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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