The map below shows majority race by area in Purvis, 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 Purvis racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Purvis overall is native american, making up 69.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.8%. There are more native american people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Purvis, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.3% |
Hispanic |
0.2% |
Black |
25.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
69.4% |
Other |
0.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Purvis, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.3% |
Hispanic |
0.2% |
Black |
25.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
69.4% |
Other |
0.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Purvis, NC
The map below shows diversity in Purvis. 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
Purvis Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Purvis is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Purvis's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Purvis.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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