The map below shows majority race by area in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Dougherty County overall is black, making up 67.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.3%. There are more black people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 |
Dougherty County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.3% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
67.7% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Dougherty County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.3% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
67.7% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dougherty County, GA
The map below shows diversity in Dougherty 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Dougherty County Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Dougherty County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Dougherty County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Dougherty County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
Counties with Similar Populations
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