Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Amite County, MS

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

Amite County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Amite County overall is white, making up 57.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 40.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Amite County
Race
Amite County, MS Population
White
57.1%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
40.9%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Amite County, MS Population
White
57.1%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
40.9%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Amite County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Amite 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.

Amite County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Amite County Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Amite County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Amite County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Amite County.

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

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