The map below shows majority race by area in Boone 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 Boone County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Boone County overall is white, making up 88.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 3.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Boone County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.9% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Boone County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.9% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
3.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Boone County, IN
The map below shows diversity in Boone 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
Boone County Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Boone County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Boone County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Boone County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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