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.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in South Side overall is black, making up 46.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 43.3%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 Side, Wilmington, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.3% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
46.5% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Side, Wilmington, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.3% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
46.5% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
5.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Side, Wilmington, NC
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
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, South Side is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Side's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South Side.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC: more diverse
- College Park, Wilmington, NC: more diverse
- Wrightsboro, Wilmington, NC: more diverse
- Silver Lake, Wilmington, NC: less diverse
- Landfall, Wilmington, NC: less diverse
- Bayshore, Wilmington, NC: less diverse
- Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC: more diverse
- The Congaree Vista, Columbia, SC: more diverse
- Three Points, Columbia, SC: less diverse
- Broadacres Homes, Athens, GA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Faneuil, Brighton, MA: more diverse
- East Rock, New Haven, CT: more diverse
- East Houston, Houston, TX: less diverse
- Downtown Pittsfield, Ann Arbor, MI: more diverse
- Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX: less diverse
- Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN: less diverse