The map below shows majority race by area in Hamblen 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 Hamblen County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Hamblen County overall is white, making up 82.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Hamblen County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.2% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Hamblen County, TN Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.2% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
2.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hamblen County, TN
The map below shows diversity in Hamblen 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
Hamblen County Diversity Score
55
With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Hamblen County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Hamblen County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Hamblen County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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