The map below shows majority race by area in Colbert 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 Colbert County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Colbert County overall is white, making up 78.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Colbert County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.8% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
15.0% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Colbert County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.8% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
15.0% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Colbert County, AL
The map below shows diversity in Colbert 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
Colbert County Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Colbert County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Colbert County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Colbert County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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