The map below shows majority race by area in 38762, 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 38762 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 38762 overall is black, making up 97.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 2.5%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the zip. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
38762, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
2.5% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
97.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
38762, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
2.5% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
97.1% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 38762, MS
The map below shows diversity in 38762. 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
38762 Diversity Score
6
With a diversity score of 6 out of 100, 38762 is much less diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 38762's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of 38762.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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