The map below shows majority race by area in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Big Spring overall is hispanic, making up 46.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 42.7%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Big Spring, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.7% |
Hispanic |
46.1% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Big Spring, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.7% |
Hispanic |
46.1% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Big Spring, TX
The map below shows diversity in Big Spring. 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
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Big Spring Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Big Spring is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Big Spring's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Big Spring.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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