The map below shows majority race by area in Ridge Spring, 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 Ridge Spring racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Ridge Spring overall is white, making up 47.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 46.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Ridge Spring
Self-Identified Race |
Ridge Spring, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.1% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
46.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ridge Spring, SC
The map below shows diversity in Ridge Spring. 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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Ridge Spring Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Ridge Spring is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Ridge Spring's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Ridge Spring.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.