Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Adams County, CO

The map below shows majority race by area in Adams County, 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 Adams County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Adams County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Adams County overall is white, making up 49.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 39.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 Adams County
Race
Adams County, CO Population
White
49.4%
Hispanic
39.5%
Black
3.7%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Adams County, CO Population
White
49.4%
Hispanic
39.5%
Black
3.7%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Adams County, CO

The map below shows diversity in Adams County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Adams County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Adams County Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Adams County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Adams County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Adams County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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