The map below shows majority race by area in Near South, 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 Near South racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Near South overall is white, making up 64.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.0%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Near South, Lincoln, NE Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.7% |
Hispanic |
15.0% |
Black |
6.2% |
Asian |
6.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Near South, Lincoln, NE Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.7% |
Hispanic |
15.0% |
Black |
6.2% |
Asian |
6.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Near South, Lincoln, NE
The map below shows diversity in Near South. 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
Near South Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Near South is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Near South's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Near South.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Everett, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Woods Park, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- South Salt Creek, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Country Club, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Indian Village, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Malone, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- 40th and A, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Hartley, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
- Greater South, Lincoln, NE: less diverse
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- Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT: more diverse
- Irvington, Indianapolis, IN: less diverse
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- New City, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Pinehurst, Everett, WA: more diverse
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Providence Plantation, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Radburn, Fair Lawn, NJ: less diverse
- Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD: less diverse
- Reservorir, Lexington, KY: less diverse