The map below shows majority race by area in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Muscle Shoals overall is white, making up 79.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.8%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
Muscle Shoals, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.5% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
12.8% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Muscle Shoals, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.5% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
12.8% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Muscle Shoals, AL
The map below shows diversity in Muscle Shoals. 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
Muscle Shoals Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Muscle Shoals is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Muscle Shoals's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Muscle Shoals.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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