The map below shows majority race by area in Mount Pleasant, 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 Pleasant 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 Pleasant overall is white, making up 43.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. 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 Pleasant, St. Louis, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.8% |
Hispanic |
9.3% |
Black |
37.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
9.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mount Pleasant, St. Louis, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.8% |
Hispanic |
9.3% |
Black |
37.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
9.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Pleasant, St. Louis, MO
The map below shows diversity in Mount Pleasant. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Mount Pleasant Diversity Score
71
With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Mount Pleasant is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mount Pleasant's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Mount Pleasant.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
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- Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO: more diverse
- Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, MO: less diverse
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