The map below shows majority race by area in South Mountain, 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 Mountain racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Mountain overall is hispanic, making up 57.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 19.4%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.4% |
Hispanic |
57.6% |
Black |
14.4% |
Asian |
2.7% |
Native American |
2.5% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.4% |
Hispanic |
57.6% |
Black |
14.4% |
Asian |
2.7% |
Native American |
2.5% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The map below shows diversity in South Mountain. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
South Mountain Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, South Mountain is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Mountain's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South Mountain.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: more diverse
- Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ: more diverse
- Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Wood Park, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
- Baseline-Hardy, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
- Tempe Royal Estates, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
- Sunset, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
- Peterson, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
- Tempe Junction, Tempe, AZ: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY: more diverse
- Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- Central, El Paso, TX: less diverse
- Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less diverse
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: less diverse
- North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ: less diverse
- North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: more diverse
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: less diverse
- South Side, Corpus Christi, TX: less diverse
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse