The map below shows majority race by area in Cheshire 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 Cheshire County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Cheshire County overall is white, making up 92.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Cheshire County, NH Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Cheshire County, NH Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cheshire County, NH
The map below shows diversity in Cheshire 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
Cheshire County Diversity Score
24
With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Cheshire County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Cheshire County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Cheshire County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Windham County, VT: more diverse
- Hillsborough County, NH: more diverse
- Bennington County, VT: less diverse
- Rockingham County, NH: more diverse
- Schenectady County, NY: more diverse
- Montgomery County, NY: more diverse
- Madison County, NY: more diverse
- Cayuga County, NY: more diverse
- Seneca County, NY: more diverse
- Ontario County, NY: more diverse
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- Newport County, RI: more diverse
- Natrona County, WY: more diverse
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