The map below shows majority race by area in Buffalo Gap, 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 Buffalo Gap racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Buffalo Gap overall is white, making up 87.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 4.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Buffalo Gap, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.6% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
4.7% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Buffalo Gap, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.6% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
4.7% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Buffalo Gap, SD
The map below shows diversity in Buffalo Gap. 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
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Buffalo Gap Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Buffalo Gap is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Buffalo Gap's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Buffalo Gap.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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