Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Main, Houston, TX

The map below shows majority race by area in South Main, 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 South Main racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

South Main, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Main overall is black, making up 67.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 14.3%. There are more black people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 South Main
Race
South Main, Houston, TX Population
White
14.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
67.4%
Asian
6.3%
Native American
2.0%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Main, Houston, TX Population
White
14.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
67.4%
Asian
6.3%
Native American
2.0%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Main, Houston, TX

The map below shows diversity in South Main. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

South Main, Houston, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Main Diversity Score

64

With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, South Main is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Main's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of South Main.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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