The map below shows majority race by area in Fort Lyon, 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 Lyon 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 Lyon overall is white, making up 61.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 22.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Fort Lyon, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.6% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
14.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fort Lyon, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.6% |
Hispanic |
22.5% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
14.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Lyon, CO
The map below shows diversity in Fort Lyon. 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 Lyon Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Fort Lyon is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fort Lyon's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Fort Lyon.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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