The map below shows majority race by area in Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar Springs overall is black, making up 68.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.1%. There are more black people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 |
Poplar Springs, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.1% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
68.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Poplar Springs, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.1% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
68.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Poplar Springs, MS
The map below shows diversity in Poplar 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Poplar Springs Diversity Score
53
With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Poplar Springs is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Poplar Springs's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Poplar Springs.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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