Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Great Bend, KS

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

Great Bend, KS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Great Bend overall is white, making up 76.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 18.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Great Bend
Race
Great Bend, KS Population
White
76.3%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.5%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Great Bend, KS Population
White
76.3%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.5%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Great Bend, KS

The map below shows diversity in Great Bend. 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.

Great Bend, KS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Great Bend Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Great Bend is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Great Bend's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Great Bend.

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

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