The map below shows majority race by area in South Side, 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 Side 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 Side overall is hispanic, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.4%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Side, Bethlehem, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.4% |
Hispanic |
49.3% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Side, Bethlehem, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
27.4% |
Hispanic |
49.3% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Side, Bethlehem, PA
The map below shows diversity in South Side. 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 Side Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, South Side is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Side's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of South Side.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Sayre Park, Bethlehem, PA: more diverse
- West Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA: less diverse
- middletown, Bethlehem, PA: less diverse
- Rittersville, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- Overlook Park, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- 1st Ward, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- Mountainville, Allentown, PA: more diverse
- Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- salisbury, Allentown, PA: less diverse
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