The map below shows majority race by area in South Valley, 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 Valley 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 Valley overall is hispanic, making up 80.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 16.3%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the city. 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 Valley, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.3% |
Hispanic |
80.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Valley, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
16.3% |
Hispanic |
80.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Valley, NM
The map below shows diversity in South Valley. 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 Valley Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, South Valley is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within South Valley's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of South Valley.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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