The map below shows majority race by area in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Cherokee County overall is white, making up 65.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 18.6%. 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 west 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 |
Cherokee County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.4% |
Hispanic |
18.6% |
Black |
10.9% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Cherokee County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.4% |
Hispanic |
18.6% |
Black |
10.9% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cherokee County, TX
The map below shows diversity in Cherokee 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Cherokee County Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Cherokee County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Cherokee County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Cherokee County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Shelby County, TX: less diverse
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- Washington County, OH: less diverse
- Camden County, MO: less diverse
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