The map below shows majority race by area in Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Chickasaw County overall is white, making up 49.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 43.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Chickasaw County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.4% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
43.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Chickasaw County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.4% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
43.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chickasaw County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Chickasaw 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
Chickasaw County Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Chickasaw County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Chickasaw County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Chickasaw County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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