The map below shows majority race by area in Mount Gay, 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 Mount Gay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mount Gay overall is white, making up 93.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 4.5%. There are more white people in the northwest 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 |
Mount Gay, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.0% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mount Gay, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.0% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Gay, WV
The map below shows diversity in Mount Gay. 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
Mount Gay Diversity Score
37
With a diversity score of 37 out of 100, Mount Gay is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mount Gay's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Mount Gay.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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