The map below shows majority race by area in 42740, 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 42740 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 42740 overall is white, making up 87.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.1%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
42740, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.4% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
42740, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.4% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 42740, KY
The map below shows diversity in 42740. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
42740 Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, 42740 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 42740's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of 42740.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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