The map below shows majority race by area in Marion, 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 Marion racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Marion overall is white, making up 48.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 42.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
Marion, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.8% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
42.7% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Marion, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.8% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
42.7% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marion, MS
The map below shows diversity in Marion. 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
Marion Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Marion is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Marion's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Marion.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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