The map below shows majority race by area in Fort Defiance, 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 Fort Defiance racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Fort Defiance overall is native american, making up 96.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 3.2%. There are more native american people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Fort Defiance, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
96.8% |
Other |
0.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fort Defiance, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
3.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
96.8% |
Other |
0.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Defiance, NM
The map below shows diversity in Fort Defiance. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Fort Defiance Diversity Score
10
With a diversity score of 10 out of 100, Fort Defiance is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fort Defiance's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Fort Defiance.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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