The map below shows majority race by area in Velda City, 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 Velda City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Velda City overall is black, making up 95.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 3.4%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Velda City, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.4% |
Hispanic |
1.0% |
Black |
95.1% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Velda City, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.4% |
Hispanic |
1.0% |
Black |
95.1% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Velda City, MO
The map below shows diversity in Velda City. 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
Velda City Diversity Score
25
With a diversity score of 25 out of 100, Velda City is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Velda City's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Velda City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
- Beverly Hills, MO: more diverse
- Velda Village Hills, MO: less diverse
- Glen Echo Park, MO: more diverse
- Uplands Park, MO: less diverse
- Hillsdale, MO: less diverse
- Northwoods, MO: more diverse
- Pasadena Hills, MO: more diverse
- Pine Lawn, MO: less diverse
- Greendale, MO: more diverse
- Pasadena Park, MO: more diverse
Cities with Similar Populations