The map below shows majority race by area in Allen 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 Allen County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Allen County overall is white, making up 81.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.6%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Allen County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.4% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
9.6% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Allen County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.4% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
9.6% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Allen County, OH
The map below shows diversity in Allen 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.
Diversity Score
Allen County Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, Allen County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Allen County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Allen County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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