The map below shows majority race by area in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Hamilton County overall is white, making up 87.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Hamilton County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.6% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
2.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Hamilton County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.6% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
2.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hamilton County, IA
The map below shows diversity in Hamilton 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
Hamilton County Diversity Score
45
With a diversity score of 45 out of 100, Hamilton County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Hamilton County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Hamilton County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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