Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Dewey County, SD

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

Dewey County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Dewey County overall is native american, making up 76.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 17.6%. There are more native american people in the south 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 Dewey County
Race
Dewey County, SD Population
White
17.6%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
76.1%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Dewey County, SD Population
White
17.6%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
76.1%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dewey County, SD

The map below shows diversity in Dewey 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.

Dewey County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Dewey County Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Dewey County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Dewey County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Dewey County.

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

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