The map below shows majority race by area in Grainger 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 Grainger County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Grainger County overall is white, making up 93.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 3.2%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Grainger County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.7% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Grainger County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.7% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Grainger County, TN
The map below shows diversity in Grainger 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
Grainger County Diversity Score
10
With a diversity score of 10 out of 100, Grainger County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Grainger County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Grainger County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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