The map below shows majority race by area in Dimmit 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 Dimmit County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Dimmit County overall is hispanic, making up 84.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 12.5%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Dimmit County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.5% |
Hispanic |
84.4% |
Black |
0.2% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Dimmit County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.5% |
Hispanic |
84.4% |
Black |
0.2% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dimmit County, TX
The map below shows diversity in Dimmit 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
Dimmit County Diversity Score
40
With a diversity score of 40 out of 100, Dimmit County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Dimmit County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Dimmit County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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