The map below shows majority race by area in Cole 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 Cole County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Cole County overall is white, making up 81.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.5%. 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 east 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 |
Cole County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.3% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Cole County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.3% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cole County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Cole 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
Cole County Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Cole County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Cole County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Cole County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Osage County, MO: less diverse
- Moniteau County, MO: less diverse
- Gasconade County, MO: less diverse
- Franklin County, MO: less diverse
- St. Louis County, MO: more diverse
- St. Louis City, MO: more diverse
- St. Clair County, IL: more diverse
- Miami County, KS: less diverse
- Clinton County, IL: less diverse
- Franklin County, KS: less diverse
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- Sullivan County, NY: more diverse
- Chatham County, NC: more diverse
- Van Buren County, MI: more diverse
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- Cheshire County, NH: less diverse
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- Clallam County, WA: more diverse
- Clearfield County, PA: less diverse
- Clinton County, NY: less diverse
- Talladega County, AL: more diverse