The map below shows majority race by area in Bellefontaine Neighbors, 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bellefontaine Neighbors overall is black, making up 77.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 20.5%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the city. 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 |
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
20.5% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
77.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
20.5% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
77.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
The map below shows diversity in Bellefontaine Neighbors. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
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Bellefontaine Neighbors Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Bellefontaine Neighbors is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Bellefontaine Neighbors's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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