The map below shows majority race by area in Blue Springs, 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 Blue Springs racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Blue Springs overall is white, making up 79.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.6%. 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 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 |
Blue Springs, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.9% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
17.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Blue Springs, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.9% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
17.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Blue Springs, MS
The map below shows diversity in Blue Springs. 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
Blue Springs Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Blue Springs is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Blue Springs's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Blue Springs.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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