The map below shows majority race by area in Biloxi, 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 Biloxi racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Biloxi overall is white, making up 63.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Biloxi
Self-Identified Race |
Biloxi, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.1% |
Hispanic |
9.2% |
Black |
17.4% |
Asian |
5.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Biloxi, MS
The map below shows diversity in Biloxi. 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.
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Biloxi Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Biloxi is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Biloxi's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Biloxi.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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