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Well, 10 MSAs in the list are around 3 percent Asian or less. That's very low. In fact, Miami has 6 million people is only 2.7% Asian, that's far more "shocking" than San Jose's low Black population.
Furthermore, Whites and Blacks have dominated every facet of US History going back to at least the revolution, the fact that we have such an affluent and economically powerful metro area like San Jose where those 2 groups only account for 31% of the population, that's very interesting to me.
Lastly, looking at the entire Western US, Blacks dont seem to make up 10%+ in any metro except Vallejo. At least that's what I found looking, someone else might have luck finding somewhere else in the region, but I couldnt.
As a Miamian, I'm only shocked that the Asian percentage is that high.
This thread should be titled the race thread, not the demographic thread. I’m waiting for more useful demographic information like household income and education level to be released.
This thread should be titled the race thread, not the demographic thread. I’m waiting for more useful demographic information like household income and education level to be released.
You should have taken the time to read the OP. That data will be posted here when it’s available.
Well, 10 MSAs in the list are around 3 percent Asian or less. That's very low. In fact, Miami has 6 million people is only 2.7% Asian, that's far more "shocking" than San Jose's low Black population.
Furthermore, Whites and Blacks have dominated every facet of US History going back to at least the revolution, the fact that we have such an affluent and economically powerful metro area like San Jose where those 2 groups only account for 31% of the population, that's very interesting to me.
Lastly, looking at the entire Western US, Blacks dont seem to make up 10%+ in any metro except Vallejo. At least that's what I found looking, someone else might have luck finding somewhere else in the region, but I couldnt.
I don’t think anyone should be surprised by San Jose’s low black population or Miami’s low black population. There is little culturally in either place that would draw those demographics there.
I don’t think anyone should be surprised by San Jose’s low black population or Miami’s low black population. There is little culturally in either place that would draw those demographics there.
Yes, but the person I responded to said they were 'shocked' so I wanted to present a little context.
It's only the 32nd whitest metro out of the top 50; non-Hispanic portion just barely holding on to 50%(including hispanic it bumps up to 54%). Now Pittsburgh MSA for having a population of 2 million+ is like a relic of a northern metro of 50+ years ago.
You’re right. Detroit is another metro that sticks out for its whiteness.
It’s just that Chicago and Detroit are perceived as being more black.
I don’t think anyone should be surprised by San Jose’s low black population or Miami’s low black population. There is little culturally in either place that would draw those demographics there.
It’s not shocking but just instructive how such a liberal state like California has “priced out” Blacks from its population. Blacks (and US-born Hispanics) don’t have the same opportunities in the Tech industry as other groups. Austin is also known for its small Black population.
Just an observation…not trying to start a race war.
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