The map below shows majority race by area in Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Hazlehurst overall is black, making up 64.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.5%. 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 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 |
Hazlehurst, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.5% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
64.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Hazlehurst, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.5% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
64.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hazlehurst, MS
The map below shows diversity in Hazlehurst. 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
Hazlehurst Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Hazlehurst is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Hazlehurst's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Hazlehurst.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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