The map below shows majority race by area in Franklin 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 Franklin County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Franklin County overall is white, making up 93.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 |
Franklin County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.0% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Franklin County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.0% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Franklin County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Franklin 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
Franklin County Diversity Score
24
With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Franklin County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Franklin County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Franklin County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Gasconade County, MO: less diverse
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- Clinton County, IL: more diverse
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- Morgan County, MO: less diverse
- Marion County, IL: more diverse
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- Hanover County, VA: more diverse
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