The map below shows majority race by area in South River, 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 River 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 River overall is white, making up 93.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 River, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.3% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
5.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South River, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.3% |
Hispanic |
0.1% |
Black |
5.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South River, NC
The map below shows diversity in South River. 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
South River Diversity Score
27
With a diversity score of 27 out of 100, South River is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within South River's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South River.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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