Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Clay County, MS

The map below shows majority race by area in Clay 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 Clay County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Clay County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Clay County overall is black, making up 57.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.7%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 in Clay County
Race
Clay County, MS Population
White
40.7%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
57.1%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Clay County, MS Population
White
40.7%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
57.1%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Clay County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Clay 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.

Clay County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Clay County Diversity Score

67

With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Clay County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Clay County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Clay County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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