Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bennett County, SD

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

Bennett County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Bennett County overall is native american, making up 56.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.9%. There are more native american people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 Bennett County
Race
Bennett County, SD Population
White
31.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
56.8%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bennett County, SD Population
White
31.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
56.8%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bennett County, SD

The map below shows diversity in Bennett 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.

Bennett County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Bennett County Diversity Score

94

With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Bennett County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Bennett County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Bennett County.

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

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