Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Buffalo County, SD

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

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

The majority race in Buffalo County overall is native american, making up 76.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 14.8%. There are more native american people in the northwest 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 Buffalo County
Race
Buffalo County, SD Population
White
14.8%
Hispanic
8.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
76.3%
Other
0.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Buffalo County, SD Population
White
14.8%
Hispanic
8.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
76.3%
Other
0.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Buffalo County, SD

The map below shows diversity in Buffalo 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.

Buffalo County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Buffalo County Diversity Score

72

With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Buffalo County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Buffalo County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Buffalo County.

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

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