The map below shows majority race by area in Cook 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 Cook County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Cook County overall is white, making up 84.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 7.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as native american 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 |
Cook County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
7.8% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Cook County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
7.8% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cook County, MN
The map below shows diversity in Cook 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
Cook County Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Cook County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Cook County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Cook County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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