Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

The map below shows majority race by area in Five Points South, 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 Five Points South racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Five Points South, Birmingham, AL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Five Points South overall is white, making up 62.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 19.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Five Points South
Race
Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Population
White
62.5%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
19.6%
Asian
6.1%
Native American
0.5%
Other
4.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Population
White
62.5%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
19.6%
Asian
6.1%
Native American
0.5%
Other
4.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

The map below shows diversity in Five Points South. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Five Points South, Birmingham, AL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Five Points South Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Five Points South is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Five Points South's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Five Points South.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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