The map below shows majority race by area in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Ocean Springs overall is white, making up 78.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 in Ocean Springs
Self-Identified Race |
Ocean Springs, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.0% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
9.1% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ocean Springs, MS
The map below shows diversity in Ocean Springs. 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.
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Ocean Springs Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Ocean Springs is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Ocean Springs's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Ocean Springs.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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