The map below shows majority race by area in Southside, 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 Southside racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Southside overall is white, making up 87.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Southside, Huntington, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.2% |
Hispanic |
1.1% |
Black |
6.7% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Southside, Huntington, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.2% |
Hispanic |
1.1% |
Black |
6.7% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southside, Huntington, WV
The map below shows diversity in Southside. 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
Southside Diversity Score
11
With a diversity score of 11 out of 100, Southside is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southside's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Southside.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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