The map below shows majority race by area in Boyle 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 Boyle County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Boyle County overall is white, making up 84.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.7%. 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 east 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 |
Boyle County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.5% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
8.7% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Boyle County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.5% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
8.7% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Boyle County, KY
The map below shows diversity in Boyle 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
Boyle County Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Boyle County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Boyle County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Boyle County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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