The map below shows majority race by area in Forest Hill, 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 Hill 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 Hill overall is black, making up 58.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.2%. There are more black people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 Hill, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
58.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Forest Hill, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
58.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forest Hill, MS
The map below shows diversity in Forest Hill. 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 Hill Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Forest Hill is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Forest Hill's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Forest Hill.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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