The map below shows majority race by area in Water 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 Water 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 Water Valley overall is white, making up 63.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.2%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Water Valley, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.1% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
33.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Water Valley, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.1% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
33.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Water Valley, MS
The map below shows diversity in Water 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
Water Valley Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Water Valley is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Water Valley's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Water Valley.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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