The map below shows majority race by area in Douglas 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 Douglas County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Douglas County overall is white, making up 94.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 |
Douglas County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.6% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Douglas County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.6% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Douglas County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Douglas 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
Douglas County Diversity Score
15
With a diversity score of 15 out of 100, Douglas County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Douglas County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Douglas County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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