The map below shows majority race by area in Mesilla Park, 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 Mesilla Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mesilla Park overall is hispanic, making up 57.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 36.9%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast 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 |
Mesilla Park, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.9% |
Hispanic |
57.0% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
2.2% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mesilla Park, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.9% |
Hispanic |
57.0% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
2.2% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mesilla Park, NM
The map below shows diversity in Mesilla Park. 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
Mesilla Park Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Mesilla Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mesilla Park's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Mesilla Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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