The map below shows majority race by area in Cass 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 Cass County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Cass County overall is white, making up 85.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.9%. 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 northwest 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 |
Cass County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.7% |
Hispanic |
4.9% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Cass County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.7% |
Hispanic |
4.9% |
Black |
4.5% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cass County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Cass 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
Cass County Diversity Score
50
With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Cass County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Cass County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Cass County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Johnson County, MO: more diverse
- Franklin County, KS: less diverse
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- Moniteau County, MO: less diverse
- Morris County, KS: less diverse
- Callaway County, MO: less diverse
- Dickinson County, KS: less diverse
- Saline County, KS: more diverse
- Warren County, MO: less diverse
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- Tompkins County, NY: more diverse
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: more diverse
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- St. Mary's County, MD: more diverse