The map below shows majority race by area in Forrest 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 Forrest 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 Forrest City overall is black, making up 54.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.1%. 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 northeast 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 |
Forrest City, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.1% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
54.3% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Forrest City, AR Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.1% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
54.3% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forrest City, AR
The map below shows diversity in Forrest 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
Forrest City Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Forrest City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Forrest City's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Forrest City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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