The map below shows majority race by area in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Hendricks County overall is white, making up 82.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 7.4%. 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 east 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 |
Hendricks County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.1% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
7.4% |
Asian |
3.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Hendricks County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.1% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
7.4% |
Asian |
3.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hendricks County, IN
The map below shows diversity in Hendricks 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
Hendricks County Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Hendricks County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hendricks County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Hendricks County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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