Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Orange, MS

The map below shows majority race by area in Orange, 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 Orange racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Orange, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Orange overall is white, making up 80.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.2%. There are more white people in the south 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 Orange
Race
Orange, MS Population
White
80.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
14.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Orange, MS Population
White
80.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
14.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
5.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orange, MS

The map below shows diversity in Orange. 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.

Orange, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
 

Orange Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Orange is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Orange's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Orange.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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