Although minorities – blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other non-white groups – account for 98% of the growth in large US cities, the diversity is spread unevenly in metro area neighborhoods. William Frey who analyzed data on the racial/ethnic make-up of the 100 largest cities, found that while some cities such as Las Vegas are less segregated, in others “white” neighborhoods persist, unaffected by the influx of minorities.

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