Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in DeSoto County, MS

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

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

The majority race in DeSoto County overall is white, making up 61.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 29.1%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 DeSoto County
Race
DeSoto County, MS Population
White
61.3%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
29.1%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
DeSoto County, MS Population
White
61.3%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
29.1%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for DeSoto County, MS

The map below shows diversity in DeSoto 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.

DeSoto County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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DeSoto County Diversity Score

85

With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, DeSoto County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within DeSoto County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of DeSoto County.

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

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