The map below shows majority race by area in Forest City, 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 Forest City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Forest City overall is white, making up 89.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 7.1%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Forest City, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.3% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
7.1% |
Other |
0.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Forest City, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.3% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
7.1% |
Other |
0.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forest City, SD
The map below shows diversity in Forest City. 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
Forest City Diversity Score
26
With a diversity score of 26 out of 100, Forest City is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Forest City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Forest City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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