The map below shows majority race by area in Merit, 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 Merit racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Merit overall is white, making up 61.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 35.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Merit, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.5% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
35.9% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Merit, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.5% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
35.9% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Merit, MS
The map below shows diversity in Merit. 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
Merit Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Merit is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Merit's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Merit.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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