The map below shows majority race by area in Sheep 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 Sheep 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 Sheep Springs overall is native american, making up 98.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 1.1%. There are more native american people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as other 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 |
Sheep Springs, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.1% |
Hispanic |
0.6% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
98.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sheep Springs, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.1% |
Hispanic |
0.6% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
98.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sheep Springs, NM
The map below shows diversity in Sheep 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
Sheep Springs Diversity Score
11
With a diversity score of 11 out of 100, Sheep Springs is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Sheep Springs's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Sheep Springs.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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