Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fort Thompson, SD

The map below shows majority race by area in Fort Thompson, 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 Thompson racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Fort Thompson, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fort Thompson overall is native american, making up 78.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 13.6%. There are more native american people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 in Fort Thompson
Race
Fort Thompson, SD Population
White
13.6%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
78.0%
Other
0.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Fort Thompson, SD Population
White
13.6%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
78.0%
Other
0.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Thompson, SD

The map below shows diversity in Fort Thompson. 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.

Fort Thompson, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Fort Thompson Diversity Score

75

With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Fort Thompson is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fort Thompson's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Fort Thompson.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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