The map below shows majority race by area in Harris 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 Harris County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Harris County overall is white, making up 77.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Harris County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.8% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Harris County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.8% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Harris County, GA
The map below shows diversity in Harris 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
Harris County Diversity Score
71
With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Harris County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Harris County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Harris County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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