The map below shows majority race by area in Prairie Point, 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 Prairie Point racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Prairie Point overall is black, making up 74.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.4%. There are more black people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Prairie Point, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.4% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
74.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Prairie Point, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.4% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
74.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Prairie Point, MS
The map below shows diversity in Prairie Point. 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
Prairie Point Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Prairie Point is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Prairie Point's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Prairie Point.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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