The map below shows majority race by area in Moss Point, 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 Moss Point racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Moss Point overall is white, making up 67.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.4%. There are more white people in the north 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 |
Moss Point, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.3% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
28.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Moss Point, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.3% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
28.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Moss Point, MS
The map below shows diversity in Moss Point. 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
Moss Point Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Moss Point is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Moss Point's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Moss Point.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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