Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 65278, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in 65278, 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 65278 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

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Majority race by area

The majority race in 65278 overall is white, making up 72.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 21.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 in 65278

 
Self-Identified Race
65278, MO Population
White
72.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
21.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 65278, MO

The map below shows diversity in 65278. 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.

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65278 Diversity Score

42.3

More diverse than 66% of US zip codes

65278 has a diversity score of 42.3: the chance, in percent, that two residents picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups, from ACS race counts. A place where everyone shares one group scores 0, and an even mix of the six groups in the chart above scores the maximum, 83.3. 65278 is more diverse than other US zip codes, more diverse than 66% of them. Within 65278's proper boundaries, the most diverse area is central 65278, and the least diverse areas are in central 65278.

Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates (race and Hispanic origin); proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.