The map below shows majority race by area in Ford 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 Ford County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Ford County overall is hispanic, making up 52.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 42.8%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Ford County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
52.5% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Ford County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
52.5% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ford County, KS
The map below shows diversity in Ford 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
Ford County Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Ford County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Ford County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Ford County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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