Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hempstead County, AR

The map below shows majority race by area in Hempstead 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 Hempstead County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Hempstead County, AR map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hempstead County overall is white, making up 56.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 31.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Hempstead County
Race
Hempstead County, AR Population
White
56.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
31.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hempstead County, AR Population
White
56.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
31.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hempstead County, AR

The map below shows diversity in Hempstead 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.

Hempstead County, AR map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hempstead County Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Hempstead County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hempstead County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Hempstead County.

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

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