The map below shows majority race by area in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Buena Vista overall is black, making up 75.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 11.8%. There are more black people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Buena Vista, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
11.8% |
Hispanic |
11.0% |
Black |
75.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Buena Vista, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
11.8% |
Hispanic |
11.0% |
Black |
75.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Buena Vista, MI
The map below shows diversity in Buena Vista. 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
Buena Vista Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Buena Vista is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Buena Vista's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Buena Vista.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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