The map below shows majority race by area in Chester 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 Chester County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Chester County overall is white, making up 85.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.3%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Chester County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.7% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
9.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Chester County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.7% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
9.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chester County, TN
The map below shows diversity in Chester 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
Chester County Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Chester County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Chester County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Chester County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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