Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Canyon County, ID

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

Canyon County, ID map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Canyon County overall is white, making up 70.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 23.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 Canyon County
Race
Canyon County, ID Population
White
70.9%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.5%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Canyon County, ID Population
White
70.9%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.5%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Canyon County, ID

The map below shows diversity in Canyon 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.

Canyon County, ID map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Canyon County Diversity Score

65

With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Canyon County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Canyon County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Canyon County.

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

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