The map below shows majority race by area in South Phoenix, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix overall is hispanic, making up 48.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.2%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.2% |
Hispanic |
48.2% |
Black |
15.1% |
Asian |
5.4% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.2% |
Hispanic |
48.2% |
Black |
15.1% |
Asian |
5.4% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The map below shows diversity in South Phoenix. 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 Phoenix Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, South Phoenix is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Phoenix's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of South Phoenix.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Encanto, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Estrella, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Bronze Boot, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Wood Park, Tempe, AZ: less diverse
- Baseline-Hardy, Tempe, AZ: more diverse
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- South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA: less diverse
- Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK: less diverse
- Roseway, Portland, OR: less diverse