The map below shows majority race by area in Yazoo 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 Yazoo City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Yazoo City overall is black, making up 68.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.9%. There are more black people in the north 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 in Yazoo City
Self-Identified Race |
Yazoo City, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.9% |
Hispanic |
7.8% |
Black |
68.8% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yazoo City, MS
The map below shows diversity in Yazoo 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.
More diverse
Less diverse
Colorblind friendly
off
Yazoo City Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Yazoo City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Yazoo City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Yazoo City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.